Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 5, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 3 August 1895 — Page 1

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ON THE QUI VIVE.

'A certain woll-known young roan about town who works in the court house and makes his headquarters in the neighborhood of Fifth and Main S streets bad an experience as a practical joker this week that his friends will not permit him to forget for some time to oome.. With a party of friends he waa standing in front of Sage's the other day when he noticed a horse and'^buggy near an adjacent telephone pole, the horse being hitched to the' pole while the owner was apparently in one of the stores near by. "Watch me do this old guy," said the practical joker, and he proceeded to tio the hitching strap into a knot besides which the Gerdian knot waa an amateurish effort. He tied it this way, and be pulled It that way, and occasionally he would moisten the leather so that he could pull It into a harder knot. All this time he was chuckling to himself, thinking what a time the old farmer would have in untying the knot. Finally be finished, and stepping back to admire his work he was accosted by two ladies, who had, unknown to him, been watching his actions. 8aid one of them in her sweetest tones: "I am very much obliged to you for the care you have taken in tying my horse, and now if you are half the gentleman I take you to be you will untie it for me." The young man couldn't have collapsed more completely had a brick house fallen on him. The ordinary rainbow does not furnish colors in as many different shades as his face ex pressed, as the ladies placed their b'undies in the buggy and climbed in to wait fur him to untie the knot he bad made. The crowd that watched him tie it bad increased in size, and the guying that he had to undergo while he attempted to undo his work was enough to drive one insane. He tugged and pulled and perspired, the ladies smiling and the orowd guying, until finally, when bis face had become purplish red and every finger seemed to have become a thumb, he succeeded in getting the knot untied. The ladies thanked him, and as they drove away the crowd gave him the "horse laugh" in so decided a manner that he no doubt made a mental resolution that hereafter when 1 he indulges in a practical joke he will S not take anybody into his confidence.

There will be a mer y* & rhfr'at?&e council meeting next Tuesday evening when the action of the joint committee on streets and alleys and sewers and wharves in discharging Bobert Paige and George Dickerson frota the city engineer's force comes up for consideration. When the whitewashing investigation of the oity engineer was reported to the council several months ago the members of the joint committee asked the council to give them the right to discharge assistants from the engineering department for alleged insubordination, but the council expressly refused to grant them this authority. And yet the members of these committees usurped their authority, and at a meeting held Tuesday afternoon ordered the engineer to discharge the employes named, whioh he did. In the letter he gave them they wore informed that they were discharged from further service in "my" department, as if the engineer's office were his own personal property. This arbitrary action on the part of these committees has aroused a great deal of indignation, although of course the Democratic organ commends it as just the proper thing to do. The man appointed to take Paige's place is a Sulllvau county Democrat, who has been a resident this city but a few months, but who has evidently so endeared himself to the Republican majority of these committees that they feel called on to discharge a Terre Haute boy to make room for him. It passes the understanding of the majority of people why these committees should take suoh a suicidal course. Several members of the Republican majority have a deep seated grievanoe against certain members of the oouncil who have controlled it In a most dictatorial manner, and this last step, so utterly uncalled for, and so contrary to the order of the council on the occasion heretofore referred to, has aronsed a feeling of indignation that will manifest itself the next Ume the oouncil comes together, and In a way that will hurt. There are certain members of the council who will not permit these four men to ride over them roughshod. There has been trouble brewing for some time, and it is scheduled to make its appearance next Tuesday night.

The men who were discharged, presumably at the dictation of the city engineer, who seems to have a hypnotic In Auence over the committee on streets and alley# and sewers and wharves, are competent and deserving men, against whom the charge of insubordination has yet to be proved. In Russia, Bulgaria and other balf-clvilteed countries they condemn and execute men without giving them a hearing but it is not a cue* torn that prevails here, or did not until tbereoentaction occurred. It remains to be seen whether eleven member* of the oounoil will go on record aa being in favorof discharging men who have proved themselves competent in their posi-

lion without even gtving them a chance to be heard in their own behalf. If they do it will be a lasting disgrace to every man who votes in that way.

W. P. Ijams, of the county board of review, County Assessor C. W. Hoff, Township Assessor O'Connell and E. 8. Erney appeared before the state board of review at Indianapolis this week, and from the reports in the Indianapolis papers, tbey must have had a merry time. Mr. Erney appeared to assist the township assessor in his efforts to have the board of review's work overturned and the assessment raised, and was accused by Mr. Ijams with having appeared before the board to make a proteat against the high assessment made. Mr. Erney acknowledged the soft Impeachment, but said that when he appeared in tbat Instance he waa not under oath, and besides he got paid for making such representations. Mr. Ijams accused Mr. Erney of knowing more than any other living man, and invited him (Erney) to ask some questions about the relative value of Terre Haute property, an invitation that was declined. The proceedings of the meeting were enlivened by a declaration by Mr, Erney that be weuld "punch the face" of Mr. Hofi, a declaration that was not carried into effect. At the conclusion of the arguments between the Vigo county people. Governor Matthews expressed the opinion that the members of the board of review were probably well Informed as to the situation here in Vigo county, whloh is taken to mean that the board'8 work will be allowed to stand.

William Disbennet and Henry Selbert, who were brought here from Anderson several months ago, charged with murder, were released tbts week, the evidence against them being insufficient to secure conviction. It la said theexpense to whioh the county was put on their account will amount to $1,900.

"Bob" Paige, who has been discharged because the oourt to whom she applied in this summary manner, was barn refused to grant her permission to kill here, and has spont all his life here, with her r»oreant lover. She wished to the exceptiou of the time put in elsewhere in the pursuit of his profession. He is a graduate of the Polytechnic institute, and soon after graduating in 18M he aosepted a position as assistant engineer in the construction of a sewer system for the new hospital for the insane at Evansvi He. For a year after that he was connected with the city engineer ing department of this city, and from that went to St. Louis, where he held a responsible position with one of the leading engineering firms of that oity—a position he could not have held had he been incapable or without experience. Yet without the semblance of a hearing he is discharged Is it besause he knows more about the duties of the office than his superior officer? _____

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Some people are willing to believe that such is the case. Take the case of George Dickerson, too. He is a competent, hard-working assistant, who undoubtedly earns every cent of the salary he draws. He is a man of good habits, and is to be depended upon at all times. No fault oan be found with the way he does tbe.work assigned him, and with him as with Mr. Paige, it is a shame tbat he should be condemned without a hearing. _____

Some peopfe assert mat the discharge of these men means that the members of the committee ooncerned have made up their minds that Bosler must go, but they are so incensed against the dis charged men tbat they will not give them the satisfaction of remaining under the new engineer, whoever he may be. Not many take stook in this theory, however, nor does Q.*^V. He cannot for the life of him see what influence Is behind the city en gineer that holds him in the position, when there are so many just complaints made of his laok of ability. It must be that he is a hypnotist, and has exerted his Influence on the members of the committee to such an extent tbat they are willing to fight for him, if necessary.

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NEW LAW FIRMS. law'ltfsi oTttUiltar Btimson£ Higglns was dissolved' this week, Alvin M. Higglns withdrawing. Mr. Higgins has opened an office in the Opera House building, in the room formerly ocoupied by H. H. Boudinot, where he will pay especial attention to civil and mercantile practice. There is probably not another lawyer in Terre Haute among the younger members of the profession so well and favorably known as "Al' Higglns, and the friendships he has made by careful attention to business are of the kind that will materially assist him in building up a remunerative praotice for himself. He is thorough and practical in his methods, and is des tlned to play an important part in the praotice of the legal profession in this community. The firm from which he has retired will continue in the present location, over Myers Bros., under the title of Stlmson, Stimson fc Condit, Howe Allen Condit assuming full obarge of the collection department. Mr. Condit is a very doserving and popular member of the legal fraternity, and bis advancement in the profession is greeted with pleasure by his numerous friends.

If reports are to be believed, there is valid excuse for the young unmarried men of Selma, Ala., to remain Bingle for the rest of their natural lives. It seems that the new woman has assumed suoh imperious control in that town tbat the oity oounoil has passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor for married men to appear upon the streets after 9 p. mM unless provided with a written permit from their wives. At this rate, it may soon become neoessary for the establishment of a society for the prevention of cruelty to husbands.

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Vol. 26—No. 5. F. TERRE HAUTE, INDy SAT URPA EVENING, AUGUST 3, 1895. Twenty-sixth Year.

ABOUT WOMEN.

A young lady at Butte, Montana, waf very much disappointed and cast down-

move him from the face of the earth, but she desired to do it legally. The New York society women who are devoted to the wheel are becoming very punctiliouain regard to bioyole etiquette A groom always follows them at a proper distance, also on a bicycle, and the fair riders spin along quietly, soaroely ever ringing the bell, as tbat is considered vulgar and attracts attention, whioh is precisely the thing they wish to avoid. They aim to effaoe themselves and dress very quietly. Society, when it rides, sits very upright and never "scorches."

The dowager empress of China was the child of poor parents in tbe suburbs of Canton and remarkable for her beauty. At a time when her parents did not know whence their daily bread waa to oome she suggested that they sell her asi a slave. She beoame the property of a* famous general, who was so enchanted with her beauty that he adopted her. When the general next went to Pekinhe offered his beautiful daughter to the emperor and thereby won great favor. The young girl so obarmed his majesty that he soon made her bis wife. When the emperor died the former slave beoame regent of the empire and administered the national affairs better than almost any of her predecessors. She is justly considered one of the great women of her time.

The common objection among' womankind to letting^heir age be known is not shared by the ladies of Japan, wh^ actually display their oyole of years in

from fl ttfTSf Vear 'tfieir Hair interlaid with red crape in a semicircle around the head, the forehead being left free with a curl at eaoh side. From the ages of 15 to 30 the hair is dressed very high on tbe forehead and gathered up at the baok in the shqpe of a butterfly or fan, with twistings of silver oord, and perhaps a decoration of colored balls. Beyond the milestone of 30 a woman twists her hair around a shell pin placed horizontally at the back of the head. Quite differently, again, a widow arranges her coiffure, and the initiated are able to tell at a glance whether she desires to marry again or not.

FASHION'S FANCIES.

One of the new orepons in white has a green mohair stripe running through it The very latest novelty in batiste shows a fine thread of gold run through it very lightly.

Alpaca and mohair, now that the trav eling season is at its height, are becoming very popular.

Fichu effects and draped puffed sleeves appear on the new Louis XVI polonaises and street redingotes.

A pink silk with tiny dots and hair stripes of blaok in it is made with a plain, full skirt. The bodice has a double box plait.

A pretty blue orepon gown worn at a summer resort shows the bodioe smooth ly covered with white embroidered "grass linen."

Very pretty seashore costumes are created of white mohair, with ooat and skirt with stltohed seams, and worn with a bright-colored silk blouse.

A unique material has a loosely woven peacock blue ground, with plain blue circle stamped on it. Radiating lines in gold silk thread surround each circle.

For soft, fluffy bodices there are almost as many textures as there are different designs. In Paris palm-leaf silk la used for waists and is tbe very latest vogue.

The china silk or cashmere Mother Hubbard cloaks for babies In short dresses show new cape collars of chiffon run with numerous rows of narrow white ribbon.

A pretty gown of tan-colored muslin spotted with blaok Is made over heliotrope silk and trimmed with narrow Valenciennes lace and, blaok and white striped ribbon.

The boys* straw hat known as the middy Is made of fine Milan straw, with a broad, rolling brim, showing an edge of blue and white, red and white, or brown and white stripes.

Some white frocks had big baby sashes of Pompadour ribbons. These were sometimes folded about the waist, trying in tbe baok In large butterfly bows, and in other cases they were carried straight

about the, waist and fastened to tbe bn«. te in front with diamond buttons. X- .y of the imported jaokets this summer are made of fancy box-cloth showing a white sailor collar and revers, and fastened with large mother-of-pearl buttons wifb* circle of out steel at the edge.

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ABOUT STAGE PEOPLE.

By the^terms just settled between Cftlve and Mr. Abbey the prima donna will receivetfor her fifty performances next season f100,000.

It is aaldthat Bernhardt, Duse and Rehan are the three greatest living actresses arid *ome oritics desire to add Mrs. Palrldlr Campbell to tbe list. I The obleTjexponents of musio injapan are said to JW women. Most men would consider thfet they were making themfelves ridiculous by playing or singing injBociety, A- *5

PaderewSki made his appearance last wees for the only time this season in London. Ifls pianoforte recital was crowded ^iid the receipts, $5,500, were the largest ever roaliceci ftt St. James* hall.

Miss Johnstone Bennett is «oln to leave Charles Frobman's.force^and return to Richard Mansfield's cojmp*$y. It was with Mr. ,Mattsfield\Blx years ago that Miss Bennett scored her |irst success as Kathleen in "Beau Brummel.''

Mdlle. PUlajr-Mojrin. who plays Pierrot in the paniomfjue "L'Eofant Prodigue," says she has x)ftens8tudied fifteen hours tb express some idea by gesture alone. Tp attain tbecorreot iacial expression sne mentally repeats' to herself the words she is trying to depict by gesture.

A Boston woman, whbee' Identity is a mystery but who asserts it is her mission to attack Ingereoll, has written a play called Mighty, Millions, ', whichIs to be brought out* next month. It is dlreoted agalnpt IngersQil's doctrines). Among thosCiiit^restedjin It is William prd^jray

Ijpe^vthis-scul ptor, not pleased with her t4ur county. She could not

OuVbedause show no feeling tatoif. It is ifcid of Americans an aotress phases women leave flowers at Iter hotel next day, en at$„toofbusjr to do any thing i{iriahOft, thewomen are "the falls into graced she might jw.well go

Bome.^Rftjane complains because an English version of "Mme. Sans-Gene" ran at the same time she was here and drew A the patronage.

STUB ENDS OF THOUGHT.

In hot weather no one looks dressed up long enough to pay for the efiort. When an old woman sees a new' woman she exclaims, "For pity sakes!"

Some Indolent mortals seem to expect others to take their exercise for them. The man who wants to find fault doesn't usually have to spend a great deal of time in looking for it.

If "equal rights" means anything it means a man's right to keep out of the way of a woman who Is just learning to ride a wheel.

If you would be popular, it Is wiser to laugh at the jokes of of hers than to make jokes of your own. Most people prefer to be considered entertaining rather than to be entertained. This is a fortunate provision fer the comfort of the mentally indolent.

The powers that rule the universe having wisely arranged that only that which is greatly desired is withheld from mortals, it is the manifest duty of every mother to train her children so that they will believe nothing worth longing for. They will then get everything, and probably thereby be confirmed in the pessimistic belief.

THEY SAY.

That hospitality is a good deal a matter of latitude. That the amateur pessimist usually starts with his wife's oooklng.

That a cent makes more noise In a contribution box than a f5 note. That the man whose own childhood is utterly forgotten is apt to make a hard father.

That wise men have said many foolish things and foolish men have attend many wise sayings.

That some women are so kind that they marry men merely because they sympathize with them.

That many people have finer garments to clothe their bodies than they have words to clothe their thought*.

Tbat at some parties you spend half tbe evening In ooaxing people to sing and the other half In wishing you hadn't.

That no matter whether a man's life results In absolute failure or complete success, plenty ot people who predicted it can always be found.

It colt the school board $500 for legal

services In the row over the Demlng' you ever wonder why it was that some livery stable, that being the bill that' men seemed to get on so easily while it allowed Thursday night by the was a continuous drag to you? Did you board for the services of J. G. McNutt| study their frugality? Did you ever and W. H. Soales, in the case. 'study just how one acre of land kept a

PEOPLE AND THINGS.

The Bannock war of 1878 cost tbe United States $556,636.19. Twenty-four soldiers, 30 citizens and 74 Indians were killed before it stopped.

The old-time oustom of tbe clergyman who performed the marriage ceremony saluting tbe bride with a kiss h»sgone entirely out of favor and fashion.

Tbe term "400" as applied to N^w York society was coined by Edmund Clarence Steadman in a poem called "Tbe Prince's Ball," relating to the visit of the prince of Wales to New York city.

Tbe Jananese to addressing mail matter write the country first, then the province or town, then the street and number and finally tbe name. Here is a chance for a great reform in tbe method prevailing In this oountry. The Japanese way is tbe more sensible, as it saves tbe mall distributors much time.

When a Rahway, N. J., couple went to the church to get married, the other day, they found friends there with their bicycles. The couple whipped up their bon-es to drive to another town, but the bicyclists followed. Tbey esoorted the pair to a minister's house and the minister let the couple in and barred tbe doors. When the ceremony was ended, the bride and groom were escorted home by tbe shouting 'cyolists.

A GREAT MEETING.

Tbe Attraction for the Great Fair Races Next Week—Indications Point to a Big Crowd.

Terre Haute is going to have a great crowd of people next week, as all the lovers of good races In this section of the country are coming here to see the great programme that is offered at the Fair "raoes, whioh begin on Monday next. Monday will be know as ladles'day, and all ladies will be admitted free, this also Including admission to the grand stand. The reduction in the price of admission to fifty centB has .struck a popular obord, and the people will show their appreciation by an increased attendance. There will be some great sport and no mistake. 'For instance, there is the 2:07 paoe on Thursday, that is destined to be ,one of the great raoes of the year. The entries are Rubenstein 2:05J4, Afrite 2:08K, Coastman 2:09Kr«md Ben D. 2:07&. This will be a raoe for bl90d, end bets have been made that the winner will have to go' b&tter than 2:64. In the 2:45 pace, some of the horses entered have made a record this season of 2:10, and abet was made this week tbat in this raoe there would be three beats made better than 2:14. Here is the programme for the

week. MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH. 2-year-old 2:50 trot, fifteen entries 81,000 2:35 troti&hlrly one ent"iea l,#00 2:45 pace,Hhlrty-six entries ....... 1,000

TUKSDAY, AUGUST 0TH.

2:26 trot, ten entries *1,000 8-year-oJd 2:30 trot, fifteen entries 1,000 2:15 pace, thirteen entries 600

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH,

2:20 trot, twenty-one entries.... 2:25 pace, twenty-one entries 2:11 trot, six entries.... ....

.SI ,600 1,000 1,600

THUBSUAY, AUGUST 8TH.

2:17 trot, twenty-four entries 2:18 pace, twenty-four entries 2:07 pace

$1,500 2,500 1,000

FBI DAY, AUGUST &TH.

2:28 trot, twenty-six entries .... 2:14 pace, eighteen entries 2:10 nace, twenty entries 2:14 trot, ten entries .j

.91 ,000

1,E00 1,600 1,600

Half fare rates have been offered on all the railroads, and there is sure to be a great orowd here. The Ringgold band will furnish music during the week.

AMUSEMENTS.

Henderson Comedy and Specialty Com panjr at Naylor's Next Week.

Commencing on Monday and continuing throughout the week, with matinee on Saturday, Henderson's Comedy and Specialty Company will hold the boards at Naylor's, presenting a repertoire of bright, attractive plays at popular prices of admission, 10, 20 and 30 oents.

The opening bill on Monday night will be the sensational comedy drama, "Police Alarm." Between the acts and during tbe performance entertaining specialties will be Introduced by artists specially engaged for this purpose.

The company carry their own band and solo orchestra. A parade will be given each day, and also a concert each evening In front of the theatre.

To-night (Saturday) Mr. George H. Price will give a free graphlsciopticon exhibition in front of Naylor's Opera House. Mr. Price will also be seen with the company next week.

Seats are now on sale at Buntin's drug •tore. Prices, 10,20 and 30 cents.

WHAT IS TRUE ECONOMYf What doee It cost to livef Did you ever stop long enough to actually oount tbe cost? Did you ever get- into the secret of why John Hopkins became so Immensely rich so as to found such an institute as John Hopkins university Don't gather up luxuries and other useless expenditures, but the real cost of a plain, healthy, comfortable living. Did you ever stop to think just what fifty dollars will do if judiciously used Did

family of seven and educated the children in the district schools? That five acres of land closely cultivated yields more than an eighty acre farm of poor worn out land? If

Did you ever realize that wliile you were finding fault with everything, because just in your line of business things were not humming, that tbat other person was turning something over in whioh was an honest penny? It's keeping up with style, or trying to, when you are not prepared, that cripples you. If you are physically weak its more than foolish to struggle with a Hercules. It doesn't oostso muoh to live. Hopkins was just as plsin when he gave seven millions of dollars to Baltimore as he was when he only earned seventy-fije dollars a year. •, '.A:' *o?t

CAMP BRIDQEFUHD.

This is tbe title of a camp that will be established at Greenfield bayou this evening by a party of Terre Haute people, who will spend their vacation in this manner. It is named in honor of jolly "Bob" Bridgeford, former manager of tbe Ohmer's depot hotel, who is in the city this week visiting old friends. Invitations have been issued bearing the following names, as officials of the camp^ ing party:

R. L. Hayman, manager amusements. Frank H. Cooper, ringmaster. %, Davey Gibson, manager of animals.' Col. "Bill" Dorsey, manager of tents and grounds.

D. L. Watson, manager of parade.f-?gn|l Ed Hayman, manager of oommlssary department.

E. P. Westfall, manager of advertising. Tbe camp will be located under the levee at the bead of Greenfield bayou, nine miles south of the heart of the oity.

Tbe line of marolfto tbe camp is announced as follows: South on Sixth street to Washington avenue, west on Washington avenue to First street, south on First to Pike's Peak, then southwest on Prairieton road over Honey Creek bridge, past Infange's grooery to the end of the hedge fence, then west to head of the bayou, then south to the big tenth where parade will disband. •. &fter the parade is dismissed therewill be a free exhibition in the open air,, in front of the Big Tent, Senor Bridgeford! will do his world-famed contortion aot on a single wire from tree to tree Grendpa Watson will do a thrilling bare baok aot on his Mexican bronoho, and* Willie Hamilton will recite "The Woodpecker." During all this free exhibition "Bill" Dorsey will not say a word which is considered a strong enough attraction to catch the multitude.

The invitations bear the following mystio letters, "G. fc B. A. A." whioh, when translated, mean "Grub and Beer Always Acceptable." C,|

HOW TO GET THIN.

The woman who wants to be thin must drink large quantities of hot tea, She must not sieep too muoh.

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She must eat salt or dry toast. She muse omit oil from salad dressing. She must ride a bioyole to reduce her hips.

She must keep her mouth dosed while walking. 'j* -y She must take a bath every twentyfour hours^^a»P^V'^:'»'

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She must drink tes or coffee sweetened only with a saccharine tablot. After breakfast, rain or shine, she must exercise, though Rome fall.

HINT 01? 1 HE USE OF PERFUMES.* Perfumes are used sparingly by elegant people says a writer in Harper's Round Table, yet a touch, a vague sense of fragrance, does add something of daintiness to a girl's toilette. It is right for you to have perfumes about you if you love them.

Fresh rose-leaves thrown into your bureau drawers and scattered in the boxes where you keep your laces and handkerchiefs, and sprigs of lavender or lemon verbena left there to dry will Impart a pleasant sweetness to whatever lies among them. Orris-root powder in little sachet b8gs of China silk, or strewn lightly between folds of tissue-paper, will give to your clothing in closet or wardrobe a delightful faint odor of violet. If you use delicate soap with a sweet clean perfume, not of musk or anything strong and pronounced, and pot a few drops of alcohol or ammonia in the water when you bathe, you need not be afraid of any unfavorable comment on your daintiness. Perfect cleanliness is always dainty. Soil and stain, dust and dirt, are never anything but repulsive.

LICENSED 10 WED.

Thos. Lee and Blanche Allen. Henry JB. Fox and Cora Brown. Jas. T.Anderson and Frances A.Stratton. BenJ. F. Adams and Amy A. Beach. Ctaas. Qardaer and Ethel Burgan. Daniel W. Campbell and Mary E. Brady. James Wiggins and ISffle Perkins. Albert Dick and Sadie Manxfield. Samuel Whetstone and Mary Ellen Christenberry,

Wm. H. Curtis* and Lulu M. Hale. Wm. A Gibson and Sallie E. Matthews. Wm. a Newport and Flossie Wbttkanack. Arthur T. Taylor and Madge Sheets. Carl Adolph Herman Horn and Caroline Louise Spangenberg.

Gilbert R. Finch and CHara E. Grimes. Jas. H. Gibson and Lelah Carpenter. Bobert Lee Brown and Cora Watson.