Plymouth Tribune, Volume 7, Number 52, Plymouth, Marshall County, 1 October 1908 — Page 1

PLYMOUTH RIEUN YOLUME VII PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1908. NO. 52

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WEIGHING MACHINE KILLS BOY

RUSSELL PRICE AGED 7 MEETS DEATH IN A STRANGE MANNER BY HAVING NECK BROKEN SUNDAY Russell, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Price, was killed before the eyes of his father and a crowd of bystanders, by having his neck broken Sunday morning in the middle of the downtown district on Michigan street. A heavy iron, penny-in-the-slot weighing machine, fell upon the boy, causing his death. The machine was located in front of Chas. Shadel's drug store, corner of Garro and Michigan streets. The accident happened at 9:55 o'clock Sunday morning. The boy and his father were standing on the above mentioned corner when Mr. Price entered into a conversation with Frank Cullison and a couple other men. The group were about the weighing machine and only a couple of feet from it. The machine, which weighs probbly 300 pounds, was not setting squarely on the sidewalk, but part of the base projected over the edge, which would make the machine easily overbalanced. The sidewalk at this place, stands about 4 inches above the road. The boy walked behind the machine and taking hold of the machine sought to pull himself upon it. Mr. Cullison saw it tipping, and rushed to catch it, but too late. The lad fell with the back of his head on the sidewalk and his body lying in the road,---the dial of the heavy machine crashed on him, striking the boy on the right temple. The fall and the blow, broke the lad's spinal column, in the region of the neck. The boy's father, and Mr. Cullison carried him into the office of Dr. Stephens nearby, where he expired ten minutes later. The weighing machine which caused the boy's death does not belong to Chas. Shadel, but is owned by a company, who pay Mr. Shadel a percentage of the receipts of the machine. Russel Price was 7 years of age, he has two older brothers and a younger sister surviving him. His parents live one mile west of Plymouth, near the Catholic cemetery. His father, Jacob Price, is a bricklayer, and is the son of Emanuel Price of this city. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m. services conducted by Rev. E. C. Wareing of the M. E. church. Interment at Oak Hill. Marshall County is Most Healthful. The bulletin of the state board of health again shows that that section of Indiana of which Marshall county practically is the center, has .the lowest death rate of the three sections of the state. Indiana is divided into three sections, the northern, central and southern. The deaths, in the northern section were 855 with a population of 920,000 persons, making a rate of 10.9 ; the central section 1,317 deaths, with a population of 1,087.000 making a rate of 13.5; southern section, 73Ö deaths, 722,000 population, and 11. if rate. Box Car Caught Fire. A box car loaded with anthracite coal caught fire on the Penn sylvanii road at Grovertown Friday evening". When the car reached Plymouth it was set on a siding but not until it vas almost burned up.

GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS THE COST OF RUNNING LAR&E CITIES

The Bureau of the Census has just .ajueu its annual report on the statistics of cities having a population of more than 30,000. This report covers the year 190G, and includes financial statistics. Thi number of cities included in thin report is 158, of which fifteen had more than 300,000 inhabitants, twenty-seven between 100,000 and 300,000, forty-eight between 50,000 and 100,000, and sixty-eight under 50,000. Of the 158 cities New York had the largest land area 209,218 acres; ITew Orleans stood second, with l.".60O; Chicago third with 114,.V?2; Phildelphia fourth, with 81,18, and Duluth fifth, with 40,55G. For the 158 cities the corporate payments in the fiscal year 190(3 amounted to .$607,077,842 ; of this total the payments of New York city, aggregating $178,447,153, formed 29.4 per cent. The corporate payments for these 148 cities for the five years, 1902 and 190C, were as follows: 69,648,327, $524,554,294, $572,056,346, $591,377,482, $606,571,901 The corporation payments or cost of government for these cities for the four years, 1903 to 1906, were 11.7, 21.8, 25.9 and 29,2 per cent greater respectively, than those

VAN FLEET WILL TRY MASSENA.

Kosciusko County Embezzle ment Case Will Be Tried on ' Octber 5th. S. X. Stevens of this city, attorney 'for Roy Massena, who is charged with embezzling $1500 while deputy treasurer of Kosciusko county, received word this morning that the case would be tried before Judge Van Fleet of the Elkhart circuit court, on Oct. 5th. This case which will have quite a bearing on the Kosciusko county election, will be decided before the election, and candidate J. J. Babcock, ex treasurer, who falls under Democratic criticism, will have a chance to clear himself before election. On Long Leave of Absence. Col. William Hoynes, who has been dean of the Notre Dame law dqartment since 1882, in which time he has given the arduous duties connected therewith such close attention: a!s to affect his health, has been granted a year's leave of absence by the faculty that he may take a long-contemplated trip abroad. SOCIALIST CANDIDATE SPEAKS HERE EUGENE DEBS, SOCIALIST CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT SPEAKS FROM TRAIN PLATFQRM IN THIS CITY. Eugene V. Debs the Socialist candidate for president, who with his state organizer and a number more prominent socialist speakers, is touring the country, stopped in Plymouth at 1 :15 p. m. Saturday on his way from Logansport to South Bend. There was quite a crowd at the Vandalia station and Hon. Charles Kellison who served in the legislature with Mr. Debs when both were Democrats' introduced the SociaUst candidate for president. Mr. Debs made a forcible speech from his standpoint during the ten-minute time that he had, and the state organizer made a longer speech than Mr. Debz, after which the train proceeded to South Bend, where a big meeting fcas expected in the evening. WHAT BARNHART "STANDS FOR." Booklets Now Being Sent to Republicans of Thirteenth Congressional District. "Some things Henry Baxnhart Stands For" is the title of a campaign folder now being sent out for the purpose of aiding the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Thirteenth district. One thing that Editor Barnhart stood for four years ago, and championed his cause most strenuously, -was William R. Hearst. Of course, that fact is not enumerated in the booklet that is now being sent broadcast over the Thirteenth district, but it is true; and when the Republicans of thi district become aware of it, the other things Mr. Barnharf'stands for" will not cut much figure with them at least. Young People Dance. A crowd A twenty couples attended a dance at Kuhns hall on Friday evening. Refreshments were served at Kleckner'k restaurant. for 1902. The total per capita corporate payment for the 158 cities in 190 were $26.54. The corresponding payments from 1902 to 1905 for the cities investigated in the years mentioned were $22.48, $24.77, $25.72 and $25.80, respectively. In the four years the ccsts of municipal government in creased 18 per cent, faster than population, and to that extennt the burden of city government increased for the average taxpayer. Receipts. i During the fiscal year 190G the corporate receipts for the 158 cities were $615,310,187. The corpojate receipt for the 148 cities for which the Bureau of the Cen sus secured reports for the years 1902 to 190G, inclusive, were as follows: $478,649,284, $530,621, 7iU ,$59 1,1 5-1,4 12, $574,527,750, and $610,000,780. Of the commercial revenues, the most important were those derived from quasi private industries operated by cities. Of those industries city water-supply systems held first place, and docks (Continued to page 8."

FRANCHISE IS NOT GRANTED

CITY COUNCIL IS RESTRAINED BY ORDER OF COURT OTHER ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED. At the regular meeting of the city council, Monday evening, the matter of the third reading of the electric light franchise ordinance which would have come up for final passage, was continued, on account of a restraining order from the 'Marshall Circuit court, until a decision is given by the court. All councilmen were present except Ness. C. T. Mattingly was given permission toishoot blackbirds which were annoying, on his premises. The city board of health reported an unsanitary condition in west Plymouth, where a sewer empties upon the premises of Adam Kebert. The matter was referred to committee on ordinance and police, to investigate and report. The monthly report of the health board was read and placed on file. The report of boiler inspector was read in reference to city water works boilers. The council was advised to consider the proposition of putting in new boilers, as the old ones are becoming defective. The committee on accounts and stationery reported bills to the amount of 1024, which 'were allowed as follows: C W Phillips $ 2.50 Keller & Jeffirs 9.00 Win Morrow 2.00 Geo G Brown 7.50 Chas Ebel 5.50 Frank Huba 24.00 C O Yarrick 28.93 Ford Meter Co 52.00 I.inkenhelt Coal Co 152.22 I R I,osey 2.00 F P McFadden 16.47 H A Deeds 20.00 L Tanner 20.00 Rcrt C Thompson 21.00 Chas Weiglie 7.52 Harrv Harris 27.00 Tohn' Welch 16.37 Otis. Kebert 15.25 S E Bovs 5.45 H E Ruck Sü.or T D McCoy 20.00 T S Ness 25.00 Dan Jacoby 125.00 H A ArnKtrone: 50.00 Fred Kuhn 25.00 W B Hess 43.75 Frank Vanpilder 100.00 I M Olds 100.00 H A Ijogan 50.00 Marks, Grube & Harley. . 16.38 L Tanner 25 Rldridge Thompson 14.10 Total S1021.00 Finance committee then reported as follows: Cash on hand $ 546.07 Rills allowed 1024.00 Rai. deficit $477.93 and in view of the fact that no funds from taxes would be ava'.l able until next month, advised a loan of $2000, from the State and First National Ranks. An ordinance to this effect was drawn up and passed. Street commissioner was instructed to extend the Michigan street sewer 13 feet farther south, to the lot owned by Sylvester Logan. Commissioner was also in structed to slush sewer for pickle factory. The council decided to meet and go to the city cemetery in a body Tuesday afternoon, to affix the minimum values for new cemetery lot Attorney Adam E. Wise presented a remonstrance signed by J. W. Wright and seventeen others, against heir assessments on the Shearer sewer. Council continued Shearer sewer matter until next meeting. The prima facie assessment roll on the Pearl street sewer was passed. Joseph Glass Hurt. Josepli Glass, ex-marshal of Plymouth, was seriously hurt by falling from a house in south Plymouth on which he was working Monday morning, which will confine him to his home for some time. Mr. Glass was engaged in putting a cornice on the new residence which is being erected by Eugene Taschcr o'n Pearl street. In some unknown manner Mr. Glass lost his balance and fell to the ground about 20 feet below. His side was cut badly, and he suffers some internal injuries. The atetnding physician says the wounds are not serious but will confine Mr. Glass for many weeks From The Fleet. We are in receipt of a copy of the Home and Farm Journal published at Sidney, Australia, a magazine containing an elaborate account of the coming and reception of the American fleet. The magazine was sent to usby the courtesy of Midshipman Schuyler Heim, formerly of Plymouth.

"THEATRE NEARING COMPLETION.

Orpheum Will Be Ready About Oct. 5th. Scenery Is Being Installed. The new Orpheum theatre will be completed and ready to open about October 5, according to Manager DeWitt Thursday. The new house is almost completed and will be up to date in every rctspect. A fine assortment of scenery was received Thursday and is being placed. Chairs have not yet arrived, but the finishing touches are being put to 'die stage gallery and parquet. The dressing rooms are located beneath the stage, and are approached by an underground passageway leading from the street entrance. Manager DeWirt intends to install an orchestra, and make the hotfce thoroughly up-to-date. Boy Buried Here. Forest L.,son of Wm. McClure, who died in Giicago, Tuesday, Sept. 22, was brought to this city and buried at Oak Hill Wednesday afternoon. The boy was 9 years of age, and death was caused from scarlet fever. The family lived .in Plymouth about seven years ago. CITY COUNCIL IS ENJOINED JUDGE BERNETHA ISSUES TEMPORARY INJUNCTION RESTRANING ' COUNCIL FROM GIVING FRANCHISE. Judge Harry Bernetha at 3:30 o'clock p. m. Monday issued a temporary injunction against the council ofthe city of Plymouth, restraining them from granting a franchise to C. D. Suoeberger. The case was tried Saturday aftei noon, and was taken under advisement of the court until this afternoon. Wm. Everly A. R. Clizbe and W. G. Hendricks, petitioned for the injunction, claiming that the council was about to abuse its discretion in granting the electric light franchise to a higher bidder. Everly and Clizbe were the other bidders. The judge held that although a court could not restrain the legislative acts of a council, yet in his opinionthe granting of a contract was administrative, anl since the difference in bids appeared to be so large, he would grant the temporary injunction, HOLD BUSINESS MEETING. Company I Elects Treasurer, Clerk, Committee and Correspondent. The results of the business meeting held by Co. I at their armory on Wednesday, fept. 22 were as follows: Sergeant Lloyd Zumbaugh was elected treasurer, sergeant Geo. Piper elected clerk and Sergeant Fred Rail, Privates, Earl Whitehead and Cassell Drake were appointed as a business committee. Corporal Guy Crawford will act as war correspondent, lieutenant Roberg gave the boys a talk on the Sanitary work of the U. S. army. Private Oscar Star closed he meeting with a few remarks on "Why he didn't go to the encampment," but other boys of the company seem to have a different opinion from that of Ossius. Teacher Loses $64. A. T. Lewark, a teacher of Lapaz was driving to this city Saturdav mornintr on a butchers waon with Mr. Wade the Lapaz butchrr. Mr. Lewark had $6-1 in a sack in his hip pocket which he was bringing in to turn over to L. Tanner as money collected from the sale of books. When he got out of the wagon the money was gone. The seat was high and narrow and he thinks the bag vas worked out of the pocket and in this wav lost. He has offered a reward for the return of the money. Liquor Cases Set. The cases of State of Indiana versus Chas. Vogle for selling liquor on Sunday, and for permitting in persons in room at certain time, was set for trial by jury, on Thursday, Oct. 15th. The case of State versus Wm. Haslangcr, was set for trial by jury on the morning of Frilay, Oct. 16th. The case of State versus Chas. Hudson for petit larceny was dismissed. An error was made in the warrant, the name should have been Hutchinson. Y. M. B. CS Reorganize. The Y. M. It. C. of the Presbyterian Sunday school held an election Sunday and reorganized for the winter's work. They invite all young men to spend an hour on Sunday vith them from 12 to 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. Pflug has consented to teach the class and every young man attending will amply repaid for his time.

STEALS HORSE

-LOSES NERVE BOY RIDES AWAY WITH PONY BELONGING TO CHARLES REEVERIDES BACK AGAIN GETS AWAY. Because the young thief lost his way, and also his nerve, the pony belonging to Charles, son of C. A. Reeve, which was stolen Sunday evening, was recovered, although the thief made Iiis 'getaway' The thief wats. Harry Spahr, aged 20 years, who came to this city about a week ago, attired in a kakai army suit. He claimed that he was a regular artilleryman from Ft. Sheridan, 111., and was bound eastward with a car load of mules. He has relatives in this city, and told that he had been given permission to stop and visit with them here. Different tales were tokl different persons' however, which conflicted somewhat and it was believed that young Spahr had deserted. One day last week he saw Charles Reeve riding his white pony, and asked permission to take a ride. Reeve consented, and Spahr rode the pny up and down the street for a few blocks. From that' time he began loafing about the Reeve residence asking for odd jobs to do etc. and thereby arouUed the suspicions of Mr. C. A. Reeve. Mr. Reeve ordered his son to keep the barn locked, and watch young Spahr closely. Sunday night at about 6:30, while the family was gone. Spalir entered the barn, bridled and saddled the pony, took the spurs and halter and drove off with the pony. The drove off. The theft of the pony was discovered in about half an hour. A search wa at once be gun. F. H. Kuhn with his auto, Wm. Ormond and others with horse and buggy set out after the thief. It wss soon learned that he was seen going north on the Mich igin road, and so the search was continued in that direction. About 8:30 o'clock a crowd of boys called to Mrs. Reeve who was at the home that the man whootule Charles ponv was com-, ingdown theialley. lie was soon beheld emerging from the alley back of Clias. McLaughlin's residence, turned easf on Jefferson street, dismounted and proceeded to lead the pony across the bridge Mrs. Reeve was unarmed but called from the road "Stop or T will shoot." Without looking around Spahr released the pony and took to his heels running eastward. The las seen of him he was continuing in that direction. Xo particular efforts were made to effect his capture, and Mr. Reeve stated that he would not care to hunt th'e thief down. It is evident that Spahr continued north on the Michigan road to the Julia Work farm. Here he turned west, ami then south, his intentions being, seemingly, to circumvent the city and make off eastward. He probably lost his way, and upon striking the city on west Adams street finally concluded that he would try to put the pony back into the barn or pasture. The pony had been out about an hour and a half, and was almost exhausted, being covered with lather and "blowing" hard. The thief escaped with the spurs and halter. Graham Listenfelt. Miss Lettie Listenfelt and Mr. Graham, the latter a son of Rev. Graham, who was stationed at Inwood some years ago, were married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening. Only the near relatives were present, among whom we noticed Mrs. Austin Fonts of Cleveland and Thomas Lee and wife. The bridal party started a way that evening for the south. More complete details next week. Bourbon Mirror. Leave for Germany. Prof. Albert X. Hume and family left this city Tuesday morning over the Pennsvlvania lines enroute to Leipsig, Germany, where Mr. Hume will spend two years or "more in study relating to his work as an instructor in Farm Crops. ' He has leen for five years connected with the University of Illinois, Agricultural college and expects to return to that University after taking his Doctor Degree. They are Conceited. Manager Alleman of the Argos base ball team is now trying to get Plymouth, Bremen, Tippecanoe and Argo in a series of fames to decide the -championship of Marshall county before the close of the season. This should be an interesting series if the different (teams can be induced to play ball. Argoa Reflector t Wallace Barns Burn. The barns of the Wallace circus at Peru, where the big show winters, were partially destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The loss is estimated at $8000.

TRIAL OF LOCAL OPTION LAW.

Wayne County Temperance Peo ple Circulating Petition for Special Election. Wayne county voters will be among the first in Indiana to decide whether saloons shall longer exist in their midst. Saturday afternoon, within an hour after word had been received that Gov. Hanly had affixed his signature to the county local option bill, a petition was in circulation in Richmond, asking the Board of County Commissioners to call a special election. Temperance people in every township in the county are having an opportunity to sign, and according to members of the ministerial ssociation, the requisite number of signatures will have been obtained within the next few days, lere are approximately 11,000 voters in Wayne county, and 2,200 names are necessary on the petition. It was stated there Sunday on good authority that the Iiquot men do not intend to give up the fight by any means, and will immediately set forth to organize their forces in an attemp to defeat the temperance people at the polls. SHOWERS AVERT MILK FAMINE FARMER REJOICES NOW THAT HE CAN PLANT WINTER WHEAT PASTURES ARE GREEN ONCE MORE. Plymouth gained materially by the heavy showers of Sunday (Tght and Monday morning. For as one farmer said, had the drought continued a week longerthe citv would have been "up against a milk famine." Even as the -situation was the milk dealers were unable to supply the greater part of their customers with the milk they ordered. In spite of the fact that the thermometer fell from S2 to 84 degrees Sunday to 10 degrees late Monday night the farmers in this vicinity are wearing a smile as broad as a barn. Previons to the rain storm the roads leading into Plymouth were unbearable for the pedestrian as well as the autoist and the cyclist. At certain points the dust was 5 inches deep and this condition of the roads made motor riding almost impossible and unless the auo'tfst had a machine of extraordinary horsepower he stood as much chance in passing through them as a snowball has in a bake oven. Even during the past 21 hours the pastures in the country have taken on a verdant color and the grass has assumed its natural hue. During the drought a farmer remarked that the ground was literally a burning mass as far ass. a foot and that it was impossible for even the wildest weeds to withstand that condition. Now that the pastures are green again the milch cows can start the daily cudding. It was impossible for the farmer to plant his winter wheat, because of the burning condition of his ground. Now that the land is moist, the work will be done before the colder weather sets in. Miller Residence Burns. The fire department was called to the residence of John C. Miller, 509 west South street, at 11:15 Tuesday morning. A fire had broken out in the attic and was burning quite freely when the department arrived. The furniture was all carried out and saved. The roof was almost completely destroyed by fire, water and axes. The fire was extinguished in a half hour. The damage will reach about $300. Miss Neff Entertains. Miste Hazel Xeff, entertained in honor of Mr. Claud Reimer of Chicago at her home, Monday evening. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Southworth, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leonard, Mrs. Ray Metsker, Misses Lottie Suseland and Bessie Vinall, and the Messrs. Ronald North and Clifford Burkett. Play at Hamlet. Messrs. J. M. Smith and Simon Hickle of Kewanna and Merle Spade of Plymouthwent to Hamlet Friday to play two games with that ball team against teams from Wanatah and Hanna. Taken to Longcliff. Sheriff Voreis accompanied Fred Wingate, aged 34 years, to Longcliff Thursday. Wingate resides in Polk township and has been of unsound mind for about three weeks. Moved to Colorado. Miss Jeanne Oglesbee, who has lived in this city moist of her life, left for Iva ton, Colo.,' Friday, where she expects to make her future home.

ARSON CASE

IS DISMISSED PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF CHILD, DIVORCE & OTHER CASES ARE DECIDED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. .The case of State of Indiana versus Chas. Thomas for arson, was dismissed by States Attorney Molter today ,on the ground that there was not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction. It will be remembered that Thomas was accused of burning a residence near Bourbon in March of this year, ilis wife testified strongly against him in justice court, but has since changed her mind. Seneca Primley was given a divorce from his wife Elizabeth J. Primley, upon the charge of desertion. The defendant faijed to put in appearance. The petition of Wm. F. Hamlet for the adoption of Ervin Thom as, aged 11, was granted, and his name was changed to Ervin tiamiet. llie boy has no mother and hits father consented to the adoption. In the case of Philip Sickman, Franklin Overmyer, Tohn M. Voreis and others versus Geo. M. Osborn, petition to vacate road, case appealed from commission ers' court. Judge Bernetha heard the evidence and took the case under advisement. Attorneys Wm. Matthew and Hess & Hess represented the plaintiff, and Wise and Stevens were council for defense. BERT SAVAGE MARRIES. Weds Miss Nellie Bonham at Salt Lake City, Utah Friday. Bert Savage, son of Albert Savage, and Miss Xellie Bonham were married at Salt Lake City, Utah, on last Friday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bonhom, formerly of this city, who have lived at Salt Lake City about six months. Hert is a graduate of P. H. S. clas of or and is the' first memjcr to marry since the graduation of the class. He has been employed, by the Utah Electric Co., at Salt Lake City, is making good and has been promised promotion to assistant manager soon. Both are estimable young people well known and liked in this city, and although both are dreadfully young, the wishes of prosperity etc. etc, are offered by all. Nier Amones Wedding. A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harper Amones on West Washington street Saturday last at 6 p. m. The contracting parties were Wm. J. Xier and Grace E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amones, who were united in holy matrimony by Rev. W. S. Howard who used the beautiful service of the Episcopal church. The couple advanced into the parlor to the strains of the wedding march, played by Mrs. Glen Cole. The guests present were R. A. Xier, Ida, aud and Rose Nier, Mr. and Mrs; Amones, Flora, Hazel and Helen Amones, Mrs. Annie Myers and two daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cole. After the ceremony a bountiful repast was served all the guests and the same parties were present for dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. R. H. Xier. The groom is employed in the Basket Factory in this city. The young couple will make their home with the bride's parents.. DOG POISONER GETS $100 That contemptible specimen of human beings the dog-poisoner, has begun another tirade against the valued and harmless dogs of this city, the second time this summer, and thirteen good dogs, all valuecf"nighly by their owners have died since Monday. Among the owners who have lost dogs are Harry Hoham, Oscar Tribbey and H. E. Wallace. The last dog poisoned died Saturday morning. In almost each instance of the thirteen canines that have been poisoned, the dogs were pets, and were held priceless by their owners. So much interest and concern have been felt by owners of dogs, that a collection was started by Henry Myers and others, and over $100 had been raised by Saturdav to hunt down and prosecute tl. j dastardly poisoner. A reward of $100 is offered for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the guiltv man or 'woman. A systematic hunt Un begun. The first step would be to send one of 'the- carcasses to Indianapolis and have it analyzed. The purpose in this -would be to learn what kind of poison is being used. Tli ere are persons who believe

HAS EXCELLENT CLOVER CROP.

Jacob Richard Raises $2128 Crop on 100 Acres Brother Does Nearly as Well. Jacob Richard, a progressive farmer who owns a 372 acre farm on the edge of Center and Green townships, has recently marketed a bumper crop of clover. From 100 acres he threshed 2C6 bushels of clover seed, which he marketed at $8 per bushel. .This 100 acres yielded $2128: His threshing bill including wheat, oats and clover, was $2-0. , Peter Richard, who resides, on the Soke farm in Center township, re shed 139 bushels of clover seed, from 60 acres. The yield per acre in the first case is 2.6C bushels. Logansport Presbytery. The Logansport Presbytery at Monticello Tuesday elected officers as follows: Moderator, Rev. J. B. McDonald, LaPorte. Clerk and treasurer Rev. A. M Smith. Rochester. Permanent clerk, Rev. E. R. Horton, -Crown Point. Temporary clerk, Rev. David Truesdell, Brookston. STUDENTS ARE HALED III COURT THREE HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN ARE FINED FOR CUTTING HAIR OF SOPHOMORE COLLECTION TAKEN. Three freshmen in the local high school, Gerald Shreeve, Herlas Poor and Dalas Glaub, were brought before Justice Young Tuesday .morning, charged with assault and battery upon the person of George Jordan. They plead guilty and were each assessed a fine of 50 cents, which with costs amounted to $3.85. The boys were released on their own recognizances. The trouble arose over a little class fracas, which occurred on last Friday evening. The Sophomores had been "initiating the Freshfes by catching them alone, cutting their hair, in some instances tying them to trees etc. Friday evening the Freshies plotted a deep plot. They would have revenge. Some Sophomores-were decoyed into a trap and the victims were partially scalped. Everything was done in fun, nobody was hurt, and the best feeling was held between the two lower classes. Young Jordan vas one of the victims. A clean swath had been cut through his pompadourfrom forehead to the back of his neck. His pompadour was ruined. The lad went home in tears, and an angry parent took a hand in the "doins." Affidavits were filed against the three above beys, with the result of all being fined. The high school students sympathized with the Freshmen and are taking up a collection to pay the $25 fine against the boys. Hazing has been the custom in the high school for several years but never before has a suit resulted therefrom. The hazing was all done after school hours. Attend Reunion at Elkhart. -A party composed of the following went to Elkhart Thursday to attend the Middleton family reunion Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Xyhart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Poor and 1'aughter Edna, Mr. and Mrs. F. Spahr, Mr. and and Mrs. D. O. Hartman, Mrs. Sarah Middleton, and Miss Fay Baker. 13 VICTIMS OFFERED FOR ARREST that this would give a clew that could be used a's a leverage to get the poisoner. Expressions heard about the city seem to indicate that if the poisoner is caught, red handed, there will be little sympathy for him. Some of the expressions would sound brutal in print, but some men are aroused to the extent of making an assault on the poisoner if the opportunity occurred. The mayor and council probably will be asked to take a bund in the effort to find the poisoner. It seems that the poison has been scattered throughout the entire city. Many dogs and cats have died from poison, on Sophia East Washington, and Water streets. A business 'man of the city who ik deeply interested in the hunt said Saturday,- that suspicion had been fastened on a certain individual and a clew had been furnished. Certain it is if the guilty one is caught an exhaustive prosecution will follow. An epidemic of dog poBsoning has also been started in Warsaw and many valuable dogs have died from the results. Steps are also being taken in tha city to run down the offender.