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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Sold His Wife for a Gam and n Coat,

A novel business transaction took place in
the little town of Amity, Alegany county,
New York, one day last week, between Homer
Riley young rustic and A. CRANKY, simple
minded farmer. Young Riley was smitten
with the charms of Mrs. CRANKY, and was de-
tcrmincd to possess her at any price. He nego-
tiated with her husband for the purchase, as he
wished to do things on the square The
bargain was soon made, and the husband in
exchange for his wife received n gun and an
overcoat. Riley and his property at once de-
parted to parts unknown. The wrath of the
husband knew no bounds when he discovered
that the gun and coat were both covered by q
mortgage for their full value. lie will now
sue for divorce OF the ground of desertiOn.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Sensational Suicide,

Laura Phillips pretty and well educated
young woman from VilIisca, Iowa, committed
suicide at Omaha, Neb., on the 9TH in a very
sensational manner. She opened vein in one
of her arms, and with the blood therefrom
wrote this note, which was found on her pillow
al, Laura Phillips hereby sell my soul to the
devil, in consideration for which he agrees to
give me wealth, beauty, and the power to over
come all my enemies" She had taken heavy
dose of morphine. Her home offered her every
comfort, but she left it and came here three
years ago. Step by step she went to destruction
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
HarpeT's War Volumes

Are out of print and the plates destroyed.
Harper's History of the Rebellion" unques-
tionably the best history of our civil war, is
positively the only publication containing any
of Harpers famous war sketches Two splendid
folio volumes, containing 1000 large engrlv-
ings, delivered, carriage paid, in fine boveled
cloth, at SIC; in half Turkey morocco, marhled
edges. handsomeTgilt stamp on side, $22. Do
not be deceived by an inferior publication,
falsely represented to contain illustrations
from Harper's Weekly Send for illustrated
circular to Mcdonnell Bros, Chicago.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Death Of Hon. Elbridge Gerry.

Hon. Elbridge Gerry died at Portland, Me-,
On the 18th inst, aged 70 years. He was born
at Waterford. Oxford Co., Me-, Dec. g. 1915;
was admitted to the bar in 1899 in 1910 was
Clerk of the House of Representatives of
Maine; in 1912 was appointed States Attor-
ney for Oxford County, and reelected by the
people the following year; in 1916 he was
elected to the State Legislature, and he was a
Representative in Congress from Maine from
1S49 TO 1851 OF late years he has resided in
Portland, engaged in the practice Of his profess
sion The signer Of the Declaration of indie
pendence, bearing his name, was his grand
father.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
The ParsoR Shot Him.

James Hawkins a colored beau of Denver,
Colo was shot by Rev. William Gray, pastor
of the colored Baptist Church there. The diff
Guilty grew out of Hawsins's attention to the
daughter of Deacon Riley, the deacon strongly
Directing to him as a son-in-law. The parson
took sides with the deacon, and Hawkins un-
dertool1 to whip the pair, which he was doing
in 8 manner entirely satisfactory to himself
when Gray drew revolver and shot him
through the foot, thus ending the conflict.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
The Markets.

Wheat has been moderately active during the
week. April brought 49, March, 49,; June,
80; Spring, 50. Corn was quiet but firm. Cash,
36S; April, 33t May 373, and June, Sc BIG.
Oats Cash, 23l ; April, &c; May, 80, and June,
30f. Rye, SO; barley, 40. Mess pork 1920
cash; May, 1920 and June, $3.50. Lard, $500
cash May $500; June, $592l. Boxed meats ::
Dry sailed shoulder, $40; short ribs, $3.50;
short clear sides, $50. Cattle shipping steers,
$40 $500. Stockers and feeders, $3.50 and
$40 Cows, bulls and mixed, 81 and 1920;
bulls So and $500
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Died of HydrOpIiOb;a.

Lawrence Roach, -year-old boy of Osco-
ola Mills Pa, died Sunday last from the effects
of the bite of dog. The case was one of we'll
developed hydrophobia. The patient was
thrown into severe convulsions whenever water
was presented, and continually barked aud
snapped like dog. Before dying he bit his
father on the arm and his mother on the
breast, causing abrasions in both cases.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Fo,r Golden Haired Babies at a Birth.

In log cabin near Eau Claire, Wis, lives
Mr.. Grindah, whose wife on the 7th inst. pre-
sented him with four healthy male babies,
weighing 20 pounds in all. The quartet is
healthy and has every prospect OF living. Mrs.
Grindah has been married l6 years and had six
children before this extraordinary addition.
All the children have blue eyes and golden hair
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
A Texas Election,

A municipal election took place at Laredo
Tex, on the 9th inst, which resulted in II fight
the following day and the killing Of five per-
sons. The contest between the straight Demo
Gratis on the one hand and the Mugwumps and
Republicans on the other ended in a victory for
the former The victors posted pacards about
the town that they would bury their van
qui5hed competitors in the public plaza aud
invited them to be there. They came with
Winchester rifles, and in the fight which fol-
lowed five persons were killed and large
number wounded
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Alleged Cure for Hydrophobia.

A French physician says the following will
cure hydrophobia Take two tablespoonfuls
of fresh chloride OF lime, mix it with half a
pint of water, and with this wash keep the
wound constantly bathed and frequently re-
newed. This wash should be applied as soon
as possible after the iniliction of the bite. The
chlorine gas has the power of decomposing this
tremendous poison and renders mild and
harmless the venom, etc.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Valuable Racers Burned.

VIM. McNIahon's stable at Parkvlle, r. T.,
was burned last week. The fine FLY Reva, for
which Mr.. Mcmahon paid So, 400 at the great
Rancocas sale in February, persisted in the
fanes and the geldng Charley Kempland was
SO badly burned that Il kindly bullet was
needed to put an end to his sufferngs. Several
other promising race horses were also bruised
and burned.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Eauuuet OF tie 1891 Pa.

4 meeting of the survivors of the 1S3d Pa.
was held in Philadelphia on the TIN Mt GAR
headquarters, 1902 Chestnut street, Vice Presi-
dent Capt. b. Hartzel in the chair, Capt. Geo.
j. Graham acting rs secretary. 1t was decided
TO hold the annual banquet on the night of the
18th of May the anniversary of the battle of
SpOttsylvania, aud q committee, consisting of
Comrades Graham Thomas Riday, Hall, and
Hooker, Was appointed to secure suitable
place.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
Gen. Grants Historic Saddle,

The Illinois Commandery Of the Military
order of the Loyal Legion received last week
from Col. Fred. Grant the saddle on which
Gen. Grant rode to the surrender of Lee. The
Commandery has raised $2,341 for the Grant
Monument fund.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
A Visit Postponed.

The proposed visit of the list Regiment, N.
Y. National Guard, to Richmond, Va and
some of the most notable battlefelds in that
State, has been postponed until July 81, owing
to the great difficulty the men have in leaving
their business at this busy season
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
INDUSTRIAL.

The Harlan & Hollingsworth Co., Of VIII
mingtOn, Del, declined to make an estimate of
cost of twenty-four frst-ciass passenger cars for
the n. y, J.. E. and W. Railroad because of the
uncertainty of the labor market The contract
would have amounted 10 about 100000 This
is the third large contract turned away by this
company within six weeks. The total amount
of money diverted is $685., 000-Three hun
crcd and fifty men are on strike at the coal
mines fifty miles north of Knoxville Tenn.
The strike extends TO the Standard Woodbridge
and Jeliico mines and viii probably spread 10
ell other mines on the Knoxville aud Ohio
railroad.-Work has been commenced at
Augusta, Ga, On the new yarn factory of the
Messrs Coates, of Philadelphia 1t will be
three-story brick structure, 252 by 73 feet, and
when in operation Will give employment TO
large number of hands. The people Of Augusta
are naturally greatly pleased over this addition
10 their manufacturing industries.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-04-15
One Coed Turn Deserves Another.

One NOcd Turn DeSef'es AnOther.
Father-n-law Perhaps, sir, you think I'm
going to support you for the rest of your natu-
raj life
Son-in-law: Well, I don't know why you
shouldn't. Itook your daughter off your hands.
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VETERANS SERVICE BADGE.

Upon receipt of s2.5o will send handsome coin sill
badge, beautifully en1mCle showing company let
ter, number of regiment, brigade division, and
branch of service ether infantry, artillery cavalry
This badge at gGuce will show comrades his exact loc-
ton in the Union army. Send for circulars etc, 10
HENRY DOANE, 3ii 81. Marks Place, Brooklyn, " Y.
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Elegant Scrap Pictures and agents large outfit Of
t,)t Beautiful Embossed Cards. oniy : cents,
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MUSIC FOR DECORATION DAY.

Six beautiful pieces OF vocal music, fIiI sheet size for
q. Written especially for memorial services Cheapest
copyright muse offered. Newest and best Endorsed
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WANHpD m 0AInp 1899 LADIES to Crochet

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r4Fhp U0nTQ In the soldiers Colony.

Ia Scrap Pictures Is Fancy Shape Cards on, Ice
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RGA to SIS Al a DAY Az. in ..! yoar

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-05

ment was given, and is assisting the ladies of the
First Baptist Church in arranging like affair
for Friday and Saturday evenings of this week.
Miss Mamie Moffett of Cleveland. o.. dalgh-
ter of Rev. Robt. Mofett, is visiting the Misses
DRAPER, No. 5l3 North New jersey street.
Miss Lizzie Bridges, of Greencastle, and Miss
Jeanette Smith, OF this city, after spending
Thanksgiving week at the home of the latter,
returned last Monday to De PAW University
Miss Jessie Oyler arrived in the city on Thurs
day. and will visit her parents for few days,
leaving here on Monday to join the Casino
Opera Company at Louisville. Miss Oyler is en-
gagged for the next season in New York, where
she will pursue her musical studies.
The death of Paul Thompson, son of e, P.
Thompson, was sudden and unexpected blow
to his parents and friends. He had gone to the
West to make a start in life, and erintendent
Sullivan. of the Kansas City, Springfield e
Memphis road, had sent him to Thayer, Mo-. to
get an insight into the workings of the road, as
preparation for speedy promotion. No one
saw his death but it is supposed that he bad
either set the brakes on a car, and was caught
by the wheels as he stepped from it, or was
putting link in the drawhead to couple it to
another car, when he fell and was crushed to
DEATH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-05
Charlottesville.

Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Strote entertained number of
their friends on last Monday evening. The Misses
Standfeld have returned to South Bend after a visit
with the family of Jere Keeney. Il. O. Ambrose and
wife have returned from a months visit at Nance
Iona, Mich. The marriage of Charley Cadwalader
evening, the Rev. j. f. Foster officiating The quar-
terly church meeting of the Baptist Church held
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. S. III. Gregg entertained
a number of lady friends last Saturday evening.
Will Brewer treasurer of Lamour county d. T.. is
visiting Viii Z. Brush and family L. J. Coppage
and wife celebrated their fifteenth marriage anniver
sary on last Tuesday evening. Mrs. s. NJ. Robbins
has been the guest of Mrs. Crabbs during the past
week u. IL Gilkey and daughter visiting in To-
gansport. Miss Lulu Hail. Of Danville Ill, is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Will Townsey. Henry Alfrey
and family leave for California this week where they
will remain during the winter II. 9. Patterson and
wife, of Danvlle Ill.,, returned home last Thursday,
after visit with the family of W. w. Seawrght.
Communion services will be held at Center Church
at the home of Mrs. Britts, and made
preparations for the winter campaign
Mrs Prof j. l.. Campbell Is recovering from the eff
feets Of fall The ladies of the Methodist
Church held fair on Thursday Friday and Saturday
nights of last week. and were very successful. Mrs
w. b. Hardee returned from visit to Lafayette last
Thursday. The young ladies of the Methodist
at the residence of d. j. Woodland "A. II. Blair and
wife, and Mrs. Harold Taylor and son, returned to
Indianapolis last Friday. = Hon. r. B. r. PIERCE will
be married on Dec Ii to Mrs Alice VanVakenb burg
of Plymouth. They will go at once to New York and
sail for the Bermudas, and will be gone one month
- The Salvation Army has received several new
cruits, and they intend to remain year. Mrs
G. II. Brown, of Greencastle, visiting in this city
The ladies missionary meeting of Center Church
was held last Thursday afternoon
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MOrriRtOWn.

Audtor.elect Handy will move to shebyville in the
spring Mrs. Stackhouse, wife of President Stack
house. of the M. P. Conference is visiting her son.
DR. Stackhouse of this place. The supper and fair
given by the ladies of the Christian Church last night
success both financially and socially. Samuel
Taylor AMI wife, of Reedvle Ind. will to this
place this week Rev. Morgan of this city is hold
ing protracted meeting at Marion, The K. of p.
lodge lately instituted here is strong one
and uniformed rank will be organized. -
Mrs. H. R: Pritchard, Of Indianapolis, was
the guest of Mrs. Maria Cory last Sunday.
Miss Jude like will visit relatives at Greenfield this
week. L. H. Beckner will visit New York and Wash
ngton during the holidays. Joe Wrenck, of Logans-
port Ind is spending few days with relatives here
M Myers & Co. will open a branch store at Reed
vile, Ind. and will be in charge of Mr. S. L.
Taylor Miss Zelhe Moore gave enjoyable social
at her home Friday night Mrs. DIR. Wolfe attended
the wedding of cousin at Indianapolis on Friday
Will Six of West6eld Ind formerly of this place, is
at DR.. Wolfes DIR. o. +. Fitch will start lectur-
ing tour in few weeks The Doctor is we'll known
the of the largest telescope in the State
Miss Louie Warner of Fountaintown Ind, was the
guest of Mrs. John Miller last week Ed G. Andy
win so to Westfeld this week for permanent resi-
dence There were four accessons to the Christian
Church last Sunday Steve Buck who has been Wis
iting friends in Kentucky for time has returned
home Jesse Swope, of Lexington KY. is visiting
friends at this place. Owing to Rev. Morgans alb
at Marion there will be services at the NJ E.
Church to-day.
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KOkolnO.

Mrs Nathan Pickett is home from pleasant visit
among friends at Bloomingdale and Annapolis
Mrs Thomas Burk and Miss Nellie Swift have just
returned from visit among friends at Van Buren,
Ind. Miss Cora Cady, who has been the guest of
her sister Mrs. A. K. McElwee has returned to her
guest of his daughter Mrs David Hexter for several
days, has returned to his home at Cardington, o.
accompanied by his little niece, Isadore Hexter.
c. E. Culpeper of Philadelphia has been the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Ralston for several days. Miss
Annie barley is visiting her grandmother Mrs. Vim.
hedge, at Chicago Mr. Frank Crick and Miss May
Shawman united in marriage on Wednesday
mother North Main street. Mr.. Lincoln Witter
and Miss Bell Barnard of the west part of this county
escorted to the altar of Hymen this week, and
made one flesh by Elder Saunders, of Burlington
Miss India Kimba of Marion is the guest of her I'M
Gle, 0. " Darby. and family = Rev. Samuel Thorn
ton superintendent of the Methodist missions of New
Mexico with headquarters Las Vegas gave this,
home from Philadelphia. Mrs Simon Stern has Just
returned home from three weeks visit to her
parents. at Columbus, Ind. Miss Matte Allen of
Rochester is the guest of Will and
Mrs. Sellers on North Washington street =
DIR. l. c. Johnson of Kokomo's Oldest practition-
is off with his family, to spend the winter at
Knoxville, Tenn. and Atlanta Ca Miss Jessie Nc
who is dangerously i'll, at Logansport. Mrs A B.
Walker, of Indianapolis. spent the week
with relatives in kokomo.. Mrs. Penticost
OF Indianapolis. was the guest of Hon. A. r. Arm
strong and family this week. The annual K of p
bali given in this city last week a grand social
event never before exceed by this rapidly growing
order. "A new musical society known as the Choral
best singers, under the leadership of Prof W. E. NJ.
Brown.
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Muncie.

Mr. Orville Hodson and wife who have been visiting
friends in this city for several weeks left few days
Miss Minnie Boyce. sister of Mrs. Hodson =. Miss
Mamie G. Lane gave musicale at the residence of
Mrs. j. e. Howe on Thursday evening. A pleasant
The Literary Fireside held the first meet.
ing of the season with Mr. and Mrs.
John R. MeMahan on Friday evening.
Miss Maud Ardery has resigned her position in the
city schools, and has been succeeded by her sister
Miss Olive. The Ladies' Mite Society of the Friends
Church entertained at the residence of Joseph A.
Goddard on Wednesday. evening. A supper was
served and very enjoyable time was had ---
Mr. John Marsh cashier of the Citizens National
Bank accompanied by his excellent wife will leave in
short time for San Francisco CAL. where they will
remain some time, visiting their son Chartes, who
holdsa position in the United States navy and whose
boat will remain in the harbor at san francisco a
month more. :. Mrs. Woodruff and her daughter
who have been visiting Mrs Thomas, Mrs Web
Richey and Mrs John Little returned the first of the
week to their home, at DAYTON. o..
city the first of the week the guests of Mrs. O. 8
mother, Mrs. Juliet Riley, who accompanied them
home Wednesday. :. Mr.. James Spar left on
Wednesday for Spar Station. Fla. where he will join
his daughter, Miss Emma. and with her spend the
winter there. for the benefit of the health
of the latter Mrs Ohss. kigore is
ton. where she will remain some time =
Mr.. and Mrs F w. Heath are home from visit with
friends at Mt Sterling, o. Miss Laura Jackson is at
home from visit with brother, DR.. B. F. Jackson.
at Mt Summit = Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Willard
are home from visit with Mr.. Wizards mother at
Painesville, o.. Mrs. John A. Wachtell left
Friday, for Warren, Ind, to visit
her daughter, Miss Nellie Winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sayer of Wabash, after several
days pleasant visit with friends in this city. returned
to their home On Friday Mr. and Mrs Frank Clay
pool are visiting friends at Cambridge City, whore
Mrs. Claypool will remain during the winter. while
her husband will visit in California. Mrs. w. P.
Jenkins is home from visit with friends in
Orange county, Indiana where she has
been for the past three months.
Phil A. B. Kennedy. of Chicago, in the city
the latter part of the week. the guest of his sister,
Mrs. NJ. James. Miss Alice Cough, of Cambridge
City. after few weeks visit with friends in the city
returned To her home on Thursday.
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Mrs. W. P. Bingham entertained number of
ladies at luncheon on Friday.
Professor Brennecks will give his first Cinder
ella party next Friday evening
Mrs. F. M. Finch and daughter will entertain
friends on Wednesday afternoon, Dec, 8, from 2
till 5 o'clock, at the family residence, No. 140
Park avenue.
day to DR.. j. E. Hoover, young physician OF
this city, at the family residence, No. 80
Fletcher avenue
Mrs. c. E. Judson ard Mrs Vorhis have issued
cards for reception on next Thursday afternoon,
from to 6oclock, at their homo, No 66l North
pennsylvania street
Mrs. Charles Stewart entertained few ladies
at luncheon Friday in honor OF Mrs Bemis,
who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis Jordan,
on North Meridian street.
Unique invitations have been issued by the
Mikado Club for their annual dance and banquet
at Pfaf1iin's Hall on Thursday evening. Dec 16.
They are of imported Japanese paper, ana en-
tirely new here.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale will give an
evening concert at Plymouth Church Tues
day evening, Dec. ID The concert will be in
charge of the second division, and the mem bers.
both active and associate, have the privilege of
inviting their friends.
Miss Anna Shorts, assisted by Miss Fife Mil
Ourn, OF Richmond, entertained quile party of
Richmond friends and others on Wednesday
evening at the residences of their aunt on North
Alabama street. The hours were pleasantly
spent In dancing. The hostesses were most be-
comingy costumed and acquitted themselves
very pleasingly in their hospitalities
One of the most enjoyable events of the social
season was the german given by the Brc-a-Brac
Club Friday evening at the home of Miss Belle
Closer Figures interspersed with quadril;es
were danced. Those present Misses Tai
bott, Hattie Chr, Marie Godown, Nellie Frank
en-, Belle Eichrodt, Rilla Anderson, May Clark
and Messrs. Win Clamp, Art Edmunds, Harry
Stout. Max Rocker, Rich Talbot, Chas. Bieler
Geo. Lilly and Campbell Cobb