Semi-weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 28 December 1897 — Page 5

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ONE HOT MICTION Jackson

club presidential gab*4IGN AT FEVER BISAt,

str. sGeotg-e Crane Want^tra Clulft Big Chair For Kea''V-:-:?'-' 'r »OD8. .'V

There is going to be. a mighty warm time in the rooms of the Jackeon Club on the .evening of January 7th. On that evening the annual election of officers of the club will be held. There is a big fight on tor the presidency of the club. It is between V. N. Griffith and George-Crane, and both of these men. are hustling teeth- and toe nail for the office. The £r#i«nt the Jackson Club draw* no "«a&it bjBt next Jrear there is an election coitting afld the Women naturally -want to be in the big chair. Yesterday the candidates were out hustling among the members, and it is said there .has -not been such a flgfit on since Vera

Barlow and Owen Miller were aspirants tor the office. Up to the present time the Jackson Club has cut very little, if any, figure In iocal politics, and members of the organization have been more than, once turned down when seeking office within the gift of the -Democracy. The club was more or less demoralized when Bryan was nominated, for the presidency in 189$„lor there were many substantial- members who'.jefufied.-to wallow •the silver bait atid thefAveffe summarily •read out of the organization. Next year, like the unterrified -always do, the members .. the club will make" an attempt to whit ye a little notch in the polities ot the city and county. The spring election will be on. then, and in addition to that there will be an election next fall.

Right here is where the fight for the pres idency of the club crops out. George Crane \^b an attorney and he has the office bee buzzing. He wants to be prosecuting attor j^pey of this county and iU case he is elected ^president of the Jackson Club he believes 'his chances will be better for the nomina tion. Mr. Griffith is one of the oldest mem bers of the club, and as he has been norni nated he naturally wants to hold the chair 'through one campaign.'

1N1HE REALM: OF .SOCIETY.

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A number of young people made up a *_*/ merry party Christmasnight and went to -i Pralrieton in a large, wagon, where they -enjoyed a dancing party given at that place.

The following were of the party from here: -Misses Brldenthal, Edith Helm, Neftle Crusen, Rose Heim 'SaC 'Dillen, Ida Dillen,

Gertie Neukom, Ella Davis, Stella Sparks IjV- »and Ethel Tichenor, Messrs. Albert Rogers, 'Harry Stevens, Bullard, Erank Richards, iEd Burr, World Bennet, Brandenburg and ''"Frank Casey. war ••wo O

Albion (N. Y. .News? The engagement -"'fat Miss Jessie Lufher to Mr. Ralph Appleby '7^'ls announced. ,rV Miss Luther is a sister of Mrs. 'Walker it^Wftjastein and is well known here, having 'c'^visited in. the city. V* _a i'

Miss Ura Chapman and Mr. ^Nathaniel "'Jones were married on Thursday evening "at the home of the bride, southeast of this city. The ceremony- was pronounced at -9:30 o'clock in the presence of a large circle cof friends and relatives, t, The maid ot honor "„^.-was Miss Eliza Overton and the flower ,^gir]s Miss Etta Smith .and Miss Alta Sanders. The bride wore a gown of pearl grey «atin and carried bride roses. The maid of honor word white-silk, The groomsman "•r twas Mr. Voorhees Eeotor. Mi', and Mrs. T'~ '-Jones will make their home in Terre Haute.

/,.. Married couples, young men home from college for the holidays, young women home from the seminaries, visitors from abroad, and the members of Prof Duenweg's dancig classes, commingled yesterday evening in one of the most delightful receptiohs yet given by that popular dancing master. The hall was tastily decorated with holly and evergreen, festoons of •the latter hanging in the doorways and about the walls. Wreaths "f were fastened at Intervals beneath the evergreen ropes. The music Of the orchestra was

also in keeping with the. season, the light tnd airy two-step predominating. The number of dancers was. almost .enough to crowd .-ijhe roomy apartment' vlsn,\ ir

One of the most enjoyable Christmas gather srings in this city was at the home of Mr. knd Mrs. B. L. Viquesney, 112?, South

Ninth street. The day was s^ent with mirth and music, and will long be retnemb'sred by those who were there. Among those present were Mr. J. C. Baker and family, Connersville, Ind. Mr .and Mrs. C. A. Lawes ahd Miss Margaret Baker, Chicago Mr. W. P. Stoecker and family, city, and Mr. G. H. Hall and family, city.

PREDICTS CHINA'S END.

fix-Secretary oi Legation Denby Sees No Hope for the Empire.

New York, Dec. 26.—Charles Denby, Jr., who was secretary of legation at Peking .under his father, the present minister, writes to the Herald as follows concerning the Chinese situation:, "At the termination of the war in 1895

It was apprehended that the seisure of Chinese territory by Japan was the prelu'e to the dismemberment of China. This apprehension became certainty to all observer* of China's supine accept^| of her humiliation, for no states'' ..uTOse to grapple with the difficulties .16 country no popular outcry dem|_sied the corruption and inefficiency whichiiad led to her downfall. "The action of Germany, however, has brought things to a crisis sooner than was foreseen. There is no uncertainty now about the future. Germany is at Kiaochau, and will remain there. Manchuria was already in Russian hands, and Port Arthur and the Uao Tung peninsula fall to her only a little sooner than expected. "England will probably seize Chusan, an island near Shanghai, suitably located to control the trade of that great market, an almost English city* while France may take •Hainan and territory on the mainland adjoining Tonquin. The now. inevitable failure to pay the war indemnity will leave Japan in possession of Wei-Hai-Wei.

To the well informed in Peking It was known in 1S95 that Russia had promised the reigning family in China to maintain them an the throne and preserve their empire. The most ominous feature of the present crisis for China Is that this engagement seems to have been acted ^ith the assured consent of Russia and Vrance. ''England will not interfere ia the programme of these three powers. In China she hae feceded before TVench and Russian aggression from every stand that the English press has asserted'that she would take. It hae always been China, never the aggresmr. that has been called la indemnify when tome fresh encroachment has seemed to menace British interests, add in every case Great Britain has been content to accept lame grant to herself to balance the grants to others. "The effect of the movement on China Is aot difficult to state. Her autonomy is gravely metiaced, perhaps lo6t forever. It it not too late, however* to do something for the United States* whose trade itAreate there are second to those of England only. China is our natural market The Chinese tariff treats all alike, and China is the only great field where th% American manufacturers meet ail rivals oh equal terms. "IHa treaties of tfee ltaiwd States with

China provide that American goods shall not be discriminated against, and that no monopoly shall be granted to any one. With the seizure of territory these treaties fall to the ground, and spheres of influence hostile to American commerce spring into existence before the European aggressors hare time to raise the cry of vested interests. "Let the Americas government demand that, whoever «ay become the master of the soil, equality of tariff shall be maintained, and the American manufacturer shall not bear thejjurden of a tax imposed by his ''competitor.

"Lookeg a| {soot 4 broader view, the action of tSe p6#ets cannot but cause regret to every friend of China in America. It includes among its possible consequences the division ft China, fihtf1 fall of the Manchu dynasty, ihe introduction of European quarrels intofan- Asiatic state always friendly ». Sr to us. ^, 3

^''During the past three ye&ra the "''great powers hare had an opportunity for the exercise of a beneficent and civilizing influence in China, which they have thrown away. By joining together and inducing the imperial government, which was favorable to foreign ideas after the Japanese war, to reform its fiscal system and its internal tariff and to throw open the development of its *(!bources to the enterprise and capital of the West, they eould have created a great market and a vast field of industry impartially open to all. "They could have raised up and reformed ail ancient government and lted a great people undivided into the path of progress. The American merchant and the American missionary would have asked no more than this. "Selfishness, however, "has carried the ddy. Afield wfti&h could hot be monopolized by commercial methods is being seized by force of arms, and, instead of the spectacle of China being lifted up, civilized and do' veloped by the wholesome process of peaceful competition, we are to see her ports turned into mutually hostile fortresses and her provinces become the camping ground of alien soldiery. "Charles IDenby, Jr."

OBITUARY.

Roan nr. Horbei.

There is no flock, however watched and tended, But one dead lam is there! There is no tireside, howso'er defended, But has one vaoent chair.

Died, at the ramily residence, six miles east of the city on Hulman street, Ross M., youngest son of L. G. and Ida Lockridgo Hughes, aged 10 years, 10 months and 5 days. About three years ago little Ross was stricken with that fatal Bright's disease. Bravely he battled with hti and all that loved ones and physicians could do was done, but to no avail, death was the result. He was a bright pupil of the First ward school, but had been out of schol for more than a year, yet was ever ready and willing to re-enter, and longed to return in the spr!ng:-

Sad, oh, sad, to their fiearts was the day when little Ross was called to join the angel choir, yet in their dtjep sorrow they have cause to rejoice, for he died as he had lived, the sunshine of their lives and beloved by all who knew him. Truly, death loves a shining mark, for he Was more than bright and Interesting for one so young. Still we bow the head of humility and sorrowing hearts and say, "Thy will be done," and while we grieve with those sorrowing ones from whose home the sunlight has fied like an angel of light, still we can think 'Tis not all of life to live nor all of death to die."

To papa and mama, and only brother, Roy, our earnest sympathies are extended in this bitter bereavement. We will cherish the memory of our little darling, whose sweet and gentle patience brought in death a calm repose. This lovely bud, so young, so fair, Called hence by early doom. Just Came to show! how sweet a flower, In Paradise would bloom. Ere sin could harm, or sorrow fade* ?. Death came with friendly care, The opening bud to heaven comveyed,'jJ And bade it blossom there.

A. L. w.

Mrs. Jennie Jonea.

Mrs. Jennie Jones, wife of Henry Jones of Prairietoi}, died Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The Jones are one of the oldest families in Vigo, county and Henry Jones is one of the most prosperous farmers in Prairleton township. Mrs. Jones has suffered for the past eight months with cancer, and it has been known for a long time that she could not recover. Mre. Jones was a Fields, the daughter of one of the most prominent families of Lawrence county. She was 57 years of age. She leaves two brothers, E. H. Fields of Owensburg and M. G. Fields of Pimento, also one sister, Mrs. Richard McElroy of West Terre Haute. She has been a resident of Prairieton for sixteen years. The funeral ceremonies will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at Prairletofi tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock and the intermefit will be at the New Harmony Church. The deep sympathy of the community gees out to the husband in this, his great bereavement *'$•••! |1 #'!$

David KanaaU med at'hls hotfie, 208 South Tenth street, ycjjterday Of consumption. He has been ill for several months. David Randall for several years has been prominent In labor Circles. He was a member of the Federation of Labor, the members of which organization have been taking care of him. He was a cooper and the last work he did was at the brewery, ^oopejs' Union No. 675? will have charge of.:the funeral services, which will be hel4 tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. rry. 1|- ri .-:',

A Flag of Warning.

Beware of the dry, tickling, hacking, morning cough, for it warns you that consumption lurks near. The famous Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will cure it. "I had a very bad cough. One doctor pronounced it consumption. I used Dr. Bull's Coygh Syrup and wr.s completely cured the cough left me and has never come back. Simon Smasal, 375 31st Street, Chicago, Ills." Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup costs but 25 cents. 4sk for Bnll'c. oriV Bull's.

Dry Good* Company AJalffA*. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 27.—Ooetler, Weil A Co., dry goods, tliid 6lty, have made a general assignment. From the best information obtainable the liabilities are about $250,000 and assets probably laoo.oooi

About Town.

'the Cigatmakers' Union has takes in live new members, from Brazil, JamesTWltsSfi, of West Main, fell and was injured^t Fourth and poplar yesterday.

Thomas Callabin, the expressman, fell on the sidewalk Friday sight and broke his leg. The gentlemen of Allen Chapel will give a New Year's bre«]tfast between 12 and 2 o'clock next Saturday morning.

The city treasurer is just flow busy getting his November settlement sheet ready. This report includes the semi-annual report.

Henry S. Sossib, the prohibitionist, has received the $500 which he obtained against the city of Pittsburg lor damages for false arrest S 1 1

Will Hamilton Will Preside.

Will Hamilton, deputy city clerk, has be#n selected by entertainment com» mlttw to preside at the watch party in the Thompson club rooms on New Year's, eva-'

TO HOLD A BANQUET

JTEW VICAR'S STB THB W. C. C. WILL HAKE KBBBT AT T. H. HOtFSK*

"Hot" Writes a Letter to the tSxpresa—Xtrt Ciubt in lndl»n»polts— FrealHernial Race.

The Wabash Cycling club will hold a banquet on New Year's Eve. "Such a banquet/* an enthusiastic member assured a reporter yesterday* "as you read about"

The banquet will be held in the dining hall of the Terre Haute HoUse, and no pains nor expense will bo spared to make it the crowning social feature in *.he history of the club. It was about a month and a half ago that the chairman of the entertainment committed proposed that the committee should give thfe club a banquet on the New Year's Eve if there should be added to the club's membership roll before that time twenty-five names. The last name of the twenty-five was inscribed yesterday, and the banquet was announced. Arrangements were at once completed with the management of the hotel.

Cards will be sent out at once to the members of the club by the committee in order to ascertain how many plates shall be set, and it is expected that the recipients of the cards will answer immediately. if-fMS "Sr -•5' W'i IS THERE A FIGHT?

Interesting Combination in the Ranks of the "Wabash Cycling Club. On tomorrow' evening the nominationmeeting of the Wabash Cycling club will be held, at which time candidates for the offices of the ensuing year will be put into the field.

Beyond all doubt this meeting will be one of the warmest that nas even been held by the wheelmen. It may be there will be some very warm words said in its course, for there is a split in the ranks. There will be two tickets in the field. One will represent the racing: spirit of r.Le club, and the young radicals, who are inclined to spend the thousand dollars cleared from the state meet at once for a half mile track of thoir own. Such, at least, Is the report. These say that racing Is what has made the w«ut, and that the death of the sport will kill the club. They claim that there will be no racing here without a new track, since the u. A. W. has blacklisted the fair ground irucic.

Some unknown, with a fine Italian hand, writes the following communication and signs it with the word "Hot":

Terre Haute, ind., Dec. £7, 1897.

To The Express:

PR! EVIDENTIAL RACE.

Potter Has Some Strong Rivals for the Next Eiecuon of the L. A. W. The electioneering with an outlook to the eleotlon of national officers of the League of American Wheelmen at the assembly in St. Louis in February is becoming quite exciting. And, of course, the interest centers about the candidates for president. The present Incumbent, Isaao B. Potter, Is to have a well-organiz-ed opposition to his re-alection, and Ceo.

Gideon, the ex-chalrman of the racing board, whose candidacy has heretofore been doubtful, will probably head the second and opposing ticket, backed by Sterling Elliott and the entire Massachusetts division, as well as the entire Pennsylvania division. Illinois and New Jersey fere also claimed to be solidly arrayed against Mr. Potter. The combination of the votes of these four states, with a number of smaller divisions, leads the Elliott-Gideon combination to claim a majority over th®.Potter faction of thirty-

New Jersey. Florida, Georgia and Maine* are claimed by Mr. Potter, and should these claims be right the Elliott-Gideon ticket stands second In importance. Confidence in the opposition ticket is said to be considerable up Boston way, and money may be had in liberal sums that the Gideon ticket will he elected.

Mr. Elliott will shortly Issue a pamphlet dealing with the political career of Mr. Potter, and It is said this pamphlet promises to be warm. While a friend of Mr. Potter, Mr. Elliott is opposed to him In a political way.

T. Jjf Keenan of Pittsburg, spoken of for first vice president on the Potter ticket, in order to secure the Pennsylvania vofe and certain victory for that ticket, is now said to have signified his inter. I '.fm to support the Gideon ticket, should Mr. Gideon run. This knocks one of the props from under the Potter faction.

A despatch by Associated Press last night Says: "Official announcement TO made tonight that George D. Gideon, of Philadelphia will not be a candidate for the presidency of the League of American Wheelmen. He has issued a statement that he will not and has not been a candidate."

IT WILL BE HOT.

That take Walk the Uniform Rank, K. of P. Will Give Wednesday Night. Placards have been placed in the showwindows all over town to advertise the cake walk to be given by Vigo Divisi$nf Uniform Rank, K. of P., tomorrow evening in Castle hall. The placards are indicative of the character of the entertain* meht. One of Hiein says. "Hear Michkel Bulldog Van Huss, In the touching and beautiful German ballad. 'Finnlgap's Wake.'

The judges of the walk will be A, 2. Foster. M. N. Dlall and Reuben Butx.

A GERMAN CHRISTMAS: 1

WethhachtE Feier Observed Last Night in the Germania Hall. Members of the Germania Society held their Christmas exercises last night In Germania Hail. The Ringgold orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. There was a programme of a beautiful Christmas sung and played and at the dose a little comedy act Is which Messrs.

W. Schuchardt, L. Welte and* H. Raabe took part. There was also a Christmas tree for the little folks.

Aftef ths» regular programme was exhausted the little folks were sent hjfne, th6: floor cleared and dancing was indulged In until a late hour. Thera were twelve numbers on- the programme and a large number of couples made merry by them.

SUIT AGAINST THB WABASH.

Twenty-five Thousand Dollars Are Asked For Injuries to a Child. Special to the Indianapolis News.:

Flora, Ind., December 27.—Carlie Dern, the ten-year-old son of Silas Dern, of Delphi, has, by his next friend. Dr. Wickliffe Smith, brought suit in the Carroll Circuit Court against the Wabash railway for $25,000 damages for injuries received by Garlie when run over by a train two years ago.

The lad, who was scarcely more than a ljaby, was on his way to Sunday school, in crossing the Wabash tracks he was fun- over by a freight train, which was switching, losing both his legs. It was thought for a time that he would not live, but he recovered, and a subscription paper was circulated, and a sufficient sum subscribed to enable him to purchase & pair of artificial limbs, in the use of which he has become skillful.

A recent decision of the. Supreme Court on contributory negligence is the basis of the suit.

AMUSEMENTS.

''Novelty," the public clamor. And novelty there will be in that up-to-date musical farce comedy "McFadden's Row of Slats," as interpreted by a specially selected company of stars, the attraction at the Grand tonight One glimpse of the authors' names will be a guarantee of the genuineness of all claims. The scenes are the pen sketches of that famous caracturist of the New York Sunday Journal, R. F. Qutcault, the book by the author of "Chimmle Fadden," E. W. Townsend and the comedy By Glen McDonough, author of "The Prodigal Father." The superior scenery by Hart & MeDonough of the Fifth Avenue Theater, New York, who have prepared every production for that classical playhouse with sceaio effects for several seasons past, while that master hand "Dazien," the celebrated Parisian costumer, has furnished the costumes, facts which must bear sufficient weight to Insure a produce tion second to none. ^Seldom, if fever, has any musical organisation received Such a reception In America as this "Red Band" of Italy. When the leading critics of this country wtflte In unequivocal praise, the Band must be well worth hearing. It has, In fabt, created a sensation. Philip HaleWife editor of the Musical Record, also -Boston correspondent of the Musical .Courier, and a recognized authority on musical matters, says in the Boston Journal of November 9th: "When the Mefistofele Fantaisle had been played, it was no longer difficult to see why the Banda Rossa has received such hearty praise in •different countries. Each selection afterward enlarged the wonder. It must be .remembered that this band Is a concert .band, not a regimental band that primarily plays marches and gives concerts only when occasion presents itself. It Is the band of San Severino it is the musical pride and pleasure of that town. No doUbt other organizations might surpass it in a street parade. I know of no band that approaches it in concert performance." This band will be here Wednesday., December 29th, at the Grand Opera House. Matinee and night.

There Is meeting in the ranks of the Wj C. C. and nobody need deny it. The racing element consist of just as good business men as there is, and they have elected 'the following: Chas. Miller, presidentr. M. Herz, 1st vice Geo. Splady, treasurer Ike Torner, secretary W. Kreltensteln and Orln Fryatt, directors. Some of these! sore heads on the other side better keep still or suffer. They have been tolling everybody the racing boys are goli:g to, breafe up the club, kut tt Is a i-e, there was no thought of it neither are they going to spend all the monny they have made for the club, some day we will shine bo bright to those sorry. Every member^ knows this to be true. "Hot."

On the other hand, the members of the club who are not in sympathy with the split are said to be the solid business men, and the ones who not only lent their energies to the building of the club, but their time and money, too. Both sides claim discretion as their watchword, but tho "Conservatives," so dubbed, are not in favor of a new track, and are inclined to think the blacklist on the horse track Will be removed by spring.

There are good men on each side of the question, it seems to the disinterested bystander, and the election will be watched with interest. There is no city in the state with as much racing talent, nor so much L. A. W legislative ability as Terre Haute, and this election in a few weeks may mean something more than simply a local Isue.

HAS ALMOST REACHED IT.

Indianapolis Making a Close Scratch to the Two Thousand Mark. From the following encouraging report of the canvasis In Indianapolis for new members of the L. A. W., in yesterday's News, It may be inferred that Indiana is the state which will land the racing n.eet of 1898: "The L. A. W. Bicycle club Will hold another meeting Wednesday night, for the purpose of increasing its membership. The final reports for the year will be sent ih Friday night, and the promoters of the club are desirous of making as strong a showing as possible. The executive committee of the league meets one week from tomorrow, for the purpose of awarding the '98 meet, and while it is assured that Indianapolis will get the big event, the L. A. W. officials of the city and state want to make good the promise given by the committee in Philadelphia last summer that Indiana would double her membership within the year. One hundred new members this week will redeem that promise. The competition between the Ridiculous club and the L. A. W club for the prize, which goes to the club credited with the greatest number of applications, is growing stronger each day, and, while the Ridiculous is still in the lead, the Indianapolis boomers say they will win. Another location for a club house Is being considered by the committee appointed for that purpose, and if the' committee can not come to terms with the house committee of the LyraCasino clubr the other location will be taken up."

Edward E. Rice's "The Girl Froih Paris," will be produced here In exactly the same elaborate manner as It was presented as the Herald Square Theater In New York, on Thursday evening at the Grand. All the accompanying stage settings, mechanisms, and effects will be produced with the same lavishing disregard for expense to secure the spectacular beauties Mr. Rice has ornamented the piece with. Every attention and care will be devoted to the presentation by Mr. Rice himself and the company composed of members from his own powerful organization. Of the piece itself It is not necessary to state that it has proven the greatest of all Rice's successes, and Is not excepting "Evangeline," or "1492," the leading production of the New York and London successes with its beautiful choruses, dainty music, picturesque costumes, and superb scenery.

Seats aje now on sale for C. B. Jefferson, Klaw & Erlarger's big New York success, "Palmer Cox's Brownies," which will be seen at the Grand Friday and Saturday nights, with a New Year's matinee. The scale for the magnificent production, which Is the most elaborate ever brought here, is only 26c. 50c, 75c and $1 no higher, and it will pack the house to the doors, so that it is advisable to secure seats as early as possible. Manager Barhydt is already preparing for the coming of the big spectacle, whose special scenery requires a force of twenty stage hands, in addition to the large nuftiber of machinists, flymen, property men, carpenters, etc., carried by the well known managers of "The Brownies." The Grand will be specially wired for the novel electrical effects In the spectacle, among the most interesting of which will be the marvelous flying ballet in the air. The same company of seventy-four people seen in New York for 150 nights, in eluding the "Brownie Man" himself, Palmer Cox, will positively appear at the Grand.

Inter-Coliegiate Bue Ball League. Chicago, Dec. 27.—Five western universities were organized Into the Western Inter-Colleglate base ball league In this city today. The following clubs will compose the league: University of Michigan, University of Chicago, University uf Illinois, University of Wisconsin, and the Northwestern University. Manager Keith, of Michigan, was elected president and L. E. Fischer of Illinois secretary. A series of three games will be played between each of the clubs. The season opens April 5th, with Northwestern vs Illinois at Champaign, and closes June Uth, with Chicago vs Michigan at Detroit and Illinois vs Wisconsin at Madison. It was agreed to have a regular corps of umpires to officiate throughout the season. It is probable they will be chosen from old National and minor league, players.

Fraud Among Delegate# Alleged. liittle Rock, Ark., Dec. 27.—Col. W. H. Whipple, chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, has notified the chalrmen of the fifty-eight standing commitjtees throughout the United States that a protest against the consenting of that body, to the consecration of Archdeacon William Montgomery Brown of Ohio, recently elected bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Arkansas, is being prepared and: will be submitted in a short time. The protest will allege that one of the delegates who voted in the council for Brown was seated on bogus credentials and that fraud was practiced In the election. Brown was elected by a majority of one vote in the council. The fight threatens to cause a split in thedioce

Mining Association' Incorporated. Charles N. Murphy, who last summer went out to Mritish Columbia as agent for the Star Exploring & Mining Co., the stockholders of which reside in this city, yesterday received a letter from S. Y. Wotton, registrar of British Columbia, in which was enclosed official notice that the company represented by Mr. Murphy had been duly registered. In the notification it is atated the headquarters of the company it in Terre Haute and the offices in the queen's domain *re in Victoria. The capital stock Is $50,-

Found la Family Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 27.—Mrs. Mary An«1erson and her two daughters, Edith and Myrtle, aged 8 and 5 years respectively, were asphyxiated by illuminating gas In their home at No. 61 Johnson avenue, today. The hilsband on returning from work tonight found the door locked. On forcing It open, he found his wife and children dead In bed. Gas was pouring from all the jets in the cook stove. It is supposed that Mrs. Anderson was temporarily insane.

Sanitary Condition Very fcarf

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The little son of Otto Carr, the township assessor, is just on the mend from a severe attack of typhoid fever. The family lives in the Casto flats on Chestnut street and It is said the sanitary conditions o&ihe building are very bad.

William Inprovlne. Saloonist William Schaal, who slipped on the ice last week and broke his leg, is over the shock of the accident and bids fair to recover fully. The limb was incased !a piaster of paris yesterday.,

A FAMILY DESTITUTE

PIT IA RUB CASS OF A FAMILY INHABITING A CABIK WIST OF RIVER.

Children Bad Mo Shoes, But the Landlord Swore Oat Papers of Eviction— Police News*

James Hotbert, who leases a farm west of the river, swore out a writ of eviction with Squire Brown over a week a*o. The writ was Intended for a family named Merritt, which Inhabited a wretched hovel far banck in afield of the farm, and to the head of which family Holbert had sub-leaded "a few acres of land. .*

Constable Morrison made a vielt &> the cabin to notify the Merrltts of the desire of their landlord. He found ohe of the most crying cases of destitution to be found anywhere in a civilized land. There were no good pieces of furniture in the room, no fire, no carpets and no beds. Two little children were huddled into a corner nestling close together for mutual warmth. They had no shoes on their feet.

If the officer had any idea at the moment of setting them out in the road he abandoned it at £he sight of the bare feet of the little ones and the thought of the sleet without. He ascertained that it t'-ould be necessary for him to secure a agon to haul the miserable stuff given ttee names- of chattels to the main road, afeout a half-mile distent, before he could evict the family. He inquired into the condition of the larder, and finding there was nothing to eat, took the father to town and obtained for him an order for groceries from the township trustee.

Holbert was not satisfied with allowing the indigents to remain in the poor shelter afforded by the hovel until they could more conveniently remove elsewhere, but yesterday sent word that he wished the writ carried 9Ut at once. While the constable was preparing to follow out the order, he was informed that the family had left the place in the morning. No Qne knows where they went. I Vli

Troubles of an Old Couple

Old Asa Sparks, of Honey Creek, and his wife were visitors to the court house yesterday. They wanted to borrow some money from the school fund, with which to pay a pressing debt. The bent, whitehaired old man and woman have spent the best part of their lives trying to "grub" a living out of a hill about seven miles from the City. At one time they were comfortably situated and were strong amd hopeful. But they could not save and increase their store. Their children left them to themselves, and they have gone on, growing older and older, until now fchey are barely subsisting by the feeble efforts of the old man In the field and the old woman In the dairy and poultry yard. Their little land has been sold time and again for taxes and by some means redeemed each time after season.

Moba Haaslngar MUsrngT.'

The following is from the India nap oft Sentinel: "Mona Hassinger, a 16-year-olc- girl, is missing. Her home is in Terre Haute and she has been living with a family on Jefferson avenue. Tho police have been asked to assist In the search for her. The Hassinger girl is well-known to the Terre Haute police and local sporting fraternity. She was taken on one occasion from Sadie Crookshanks' assignation house on North Third. -$'1

Notes of the Police.

Mrs. Mary Tracy, aged 89, arrived in tho city destitute Saturday and was sheltered at the Friendly Inn.

Viola Stump and four children, of 527 North Eleventh street, are reported destitute.

Charles Manche complains of Harry Palmer and several other boys assaulting him as he was coming out of the Mont Rose church.

Superintendent Hyland was called to Ashboro. Clay county, yesterday, by the serious illness of his mother.

Tho following persons were fined by the mayor yesterday morning for drunkenness: Frank Rhodes, Emma Sullivan, William Lyons, Wm. Morrow, James S. Squires, Thomas Ferrell and Harry Carlong.

Edward Doreey, James Murray, Henry Watterson, William Cleary and Thomas Branson, all viags, were fined yesterday.

Officer Holland was released from duty yesterday afternoon on account oi illness in his family.

HAD A NARROW ESCAPE, ,.£•?

Several Accidents on the Street Railway Lines Yesterday. i..

The driver oi Al Johns' confectionery wagon came near being injured at Sixth and Main streets yesterday afternoon. He had driven down Sixth street and was not watching for street cars. As he was in the act of crossing Main street a South Thirteenth street car came from the west and but for the prompt action of the motorman there would have been a bad accident.

At Eighth and Main a horse driven by F. A. Smith, the butcher, was struck by a car. The horse was knocked down and seriously cut in the side. The driver was not hurt nor the wagon damaged.

A South Thirteenth street car wrecked a wagon in which was seated a man named Wilson. The driver was feeling too good to notice street cars or passenger trains. As is usually the case he was not injured.

THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr. and Mrs. John Otto Were Married Fifty Years Ago in Castle Garden. Special to the Exsress.

Sul'lvan, Ind., Dec. 24.—Mr. and Mrs. John Otto, of this city, were married fifty years today. They were married In New York city Immediately after their arrival at Castle Garden from Germany December 24, 1847. Mr. and Mrs* Otto have lived in this city for quite a number of years, and have enjoyed the esteem and resnect of a large number of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Otto, by trade, is a cooper, and used to do an extensive business when flour Instead of wheat was shipped from this country. Mr. Otto made barrels for all .the surrounding towns, as well as at this place, but when the larger mills throughout the cAuntny began to grinding the grain for commercial purposes Mr. Otto's business grew less profitable until now he has discontinued it altogether. It was the Intention of Mr. and Mrs. Otto to celebrate their golden wedding In due form, but Mrs. Otto's health interferes. John Otto waB born in Germany nearly seventy-two years ago, and came to America wheh he was about 21 years of age. Mr. Otto's family came that he might escape doing duty In the German army, as the li*w in Germany is that every male Inhabitant when he reaches the age of 21 years is compelled to serve a term in the standing army. Mr. Otto's family had had enough of soldier life as his father had served thirty-three years in the wars of Napoleon and was one or the survivors of the historical retreat from Moscow.

ASKED FOR A LAWYER

Country Couple Married by Justice Bennett—Other Recent Marriages. Bertie Starkey, aged 24, and Bertha Turner, aged 17, of Prairie Creek, were made one by Justice Bennett Saturday. The couple first asked Attorney Robert Stimson to marry them, but he, not having the power vested in him, directed them to the Squire.

The marriage of Mr. John Craig, of Kokomo, and Miss Gertrude Winters, of Logansport, who has frequently visited here the guest of Mrs. Chas. E. McKeen, will occur In the near future.

Rev. W. W. Wltmer uhlted In marriage Thursday evening, Leo A. Carmack and Afiss Ada Revall. The young people will reside at 834 North Fourth street.

Mr. Charles Moore and Miss Minnie King, of this city are to be married during the holidays.

Benjamin F. Howell, colored, aged 27, of 1302 South Fourteenth, and Josephine Taylor, aged 28, were married by Rev. S. Clay, December SS.

THRASHED BY THE TEACHER.

A Venerable Professor Duplicates Puniahment of Thirty Years Ago. Special to the Indiaoaoolls News.

Crawfordsville, Ihd., Dec. 25.—The details of an amusing occurrence is reported from Coal Creek townshiV in this county. William J. Cord is a veteipn school teacher, over 7t yean old, but. still possessed,

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markable degree, of his physical and menial powers. Last Thursday evening at the country school, where he presides, a ciphering match was given. To this entertainment came Wallare Mitchell, much the worse for drink and loudly declaring that he Intended

to "clean out the plac*"' In ralallatlon for a threshing Cord had given him nearly tfilrty years ago for some infraction of the rules of the schM). of whifch Cord was teacher and Mitchell a pupil.

When Mitchell entered the school room. Intent on creating a disturbance, the aged teacher leaped agilely from his chair at the first outbreak and seized his former pupil. There was a short, sharp tussle and Mitchell lay prohe ofi the Soor, with die master over him administering a fierce chastisement with a home made hickory ruler. Mitchell bawled lustily for help, which was not forth, coming, and only when Cord considered that he had been sufficiently punished was he allowed to rise and retire from the house, amid the wild laughter of all present.

THE WABASH RIVER

DRKDGK BOAT WILL RfcNOVK SNAGS «COH THB 8TRBAM TODAY.

Terre Haute, as Usual, Not to Be Benefited By the Work—The Ktver a "Grave Yard."

Yesterday morning a dreflge boat left Evansville for points north on the Wabash riv« er. The Wabash is to be cleaned out as far north as Mt Carmei. The boat is a government craft and frill be busy pulling

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from now until spring. With the exceptioa of river men, there are few persons wh» know that the Wabash river is called a "graveyard." This is the term used by river men for streams where old and worn out steamboats are taken and wrecked. Betweeh this city and Evansville there are any number of old boats to be found sunk in the river. It has for several years been the burying ground of old Ohio river boats. Speaking of the work in the river contemplated by the government the Svansviile Courier says:

Wabash river is navigable for about 250 miles. Boats have gone as far up as the "sleepy village," better known as Terre Haute, Ind. Of course, none of the larger packets reach Terre Haute.

The government has neglected the Wabash river in the past. There is considerable oorn growing along the river and aj^cerwih seasons of the year the boats are given a great deal of business. 'Hie C. B. Bryan and D. A. Nisbet have been towing out of the bash river this fall.

The people living along the Wabash are"" anxious for it« improvement and have made appeal after appeal to congress. For

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reason congress has not seen fit to appropriate any large amount for the Improvement of the river. There are several large towns on the Wabash. Regular packets would no doubt find a regular trade if the river was, ... in good condition. \Mi

There are six wigon and railroad britfgwT from Its mouth to Terre Haute. "frh'fefce, bridges obstruct navigation tb a certain extent.

Captain Frank Tardy jaid Sunday afternoon: "The government has hot been as Ubel-atr in its appropriations for the Wabash as it ought to have been. The people living along the river are ready to patronize steamboats whenever the river is improved. Several small boats navigate the river for 250 mile* up. The improvement of the Wabash mean* something to the steamboatmea al Evan»v viile."

TO STOP BOND ISSUE.

Motion for Injunction to Prevent Issue ofe New York Central Bonds. New York, Dec. 24.-—A motton for an ln« junction was made today to stop the Issue of bonds by the New York Central Railroad, which Is in connection with the refunding scheme. The petitioner is Charles De Neufville, a stockholder of the New York & Northern Railroad. Other stockholders of the same railroad are associated with him in fihe suit. The litigation of which this application is the outcome has been pena.ng since lS9o, when a suit was begun by De Neufville and his associate to recover, property which was convg^d under foreclosure to the New York^BrPUtnam Co. %nd subsequently to the Ne#Ss^prk Central. The complainants allege^ tral Co. has obt in the New Yi regular means. One

New York Cennntrolllng interest hern stock by ir ie 1, 18D7, the New

York Central delivered to the Central Trust Co. the $100,000,000 conveying the interest of the New York Central Co. in the New York & Putnam Railway Co. to the mortgagee. It is the issue ot these bonds that the motion for the injunction is Intended to stop.

A PROMINENT ft. OF P.

William Howard. Who Died Sunday ato Ellsworth—Jist of Recent Deaths. William Hovrard, for years tho tele* graph operator at Grant Station, died at his homo in Ellswwrth Sunday afternoon. of consumption. Deceased was a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, which order will have charge of the funeral services on this afternoon.

Elizabeth-, the 3-year-old daughter of John Bargeman, of 2228 North Third street, died Friday, of brain fever.

A daughter of Jezebel Smith, living five miles from the city on the Canal road, died Christmas day.

Banning: Rhc«»at New Orleans.

Nc-W Orleans, Dec. 27.—The track was, very heavy today. Sauterne was the only winning favorite.

First. Six and One-half Furlongs—SaU-» terne won St. Roque, second Ferryman IL. third. Time, 1:29%.

Second, Six Furlongs—Woodlawn won: Scornful, second Play Boy, third. Time, 1:21ij.

Third. Mila and Twenty Yards—A. B. C. won: Mazarine, second Uloja, third. Time, 1:51%.

Fourth. Six and One-half Furlongs-',. Wells Street won Urnnia, second Hans Befie, third. Time 1:28.

Fifth, Seven and One-half FurlongsWilson won Caddie O.. second George B. Cox, third. Time 1:48%.

There ita Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re. cently there has been placed in all the grotery stores a new preparation called GRAIN' 0, made of pure grains that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach re-, celves it with out distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over one-quarter aa much. Children may drink: It with great benefit. 15c and 25c a package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.

Cinch Party and Calico Dane©. Friday night, December 31st, Coquesey Council Degree of Pocahontas will give a cinch party and calico dance at Hirzel's Hall. Each lady majce a tie to correspond with her dress for gentleman partner. Admission 15 cents. Everybody invited.

Killed ttltb a fttlck of Wood. Waters Meet. Mich., Dec. 27.—Daniel Shea, a lumber man formerly of Appleton, Wis,, and John Revoyer a young man of this city, became Involved in &t quarrel here on Christmas. Revoyer beati, Shea over the head with a stick of wood crushing his skull and kllltng him almost instantly.

'Dandruff is *Dis ease

73he be%bxr&n$%f baldness is dsndroff,. Keep ihe scalp de&n and pronwit growth of the hair by the use of fe 5

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