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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

BEN BUTLER has been sued for $4,000 Of
money which was in his hands as treasur-
er of the National Home for Disabled Sol
diers, and which, it is alleged he has
never accounted for.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

MICHAEL j, Hess, laborer, jumped off
the Brooklyn bridge on the 4th and won a
wager of twenty-five dollars. He escaped
without apparent injury.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

GENERAL MILES has left Washington for
Omaha, having received, it is said, hint
that his prospects would be injured by
remaining at the capital.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

TURKEY has sent a note to the Powers
asking advice on the solution of the Bull
garian difficulty. The note betrays an en-
tente between the Porte and Russia.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

IT is rumored at Belgrade that the Bull
garian regency will make overtures to
King Milan to induce him to become can
didate for the Bulgarian throne.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

REPORTS from Albany, N. Y, are to the
effect that thirteen grain-laden boats en-
route for tidewater are frozen in the canal
between that point and Little Falls.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1886-12-11

A PRIVATE government circular has
been issued to the police throughout Ire
land forbidding them to assist in any man.
ner in the enforcement of evictions.
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TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.

The Mayors Office at Gallipolis, O., was bur-
glarized last Thursday night, and all the city
records stolen which could be used in evidence
against former members of the COUNCIL who
were recently indicted for obtaining city funds
contrary to law.
Some time ago William Bryson stole horse
from man by the name of Constable, living
near the town of Dexter Kan, and fed with it to
the Indian Territory, where he traded it off, A
few days ago he was convicted of several similar
thefts by mob of avengers, who hanged him to
a tree, near Ink rancho, in that State The stolen
animals were returned TO the owners
Advices from Center Point Ark, report the
killing of Wright MCGEE, an ex convict. He had
just been released, after having served a term in
the State prison for larceny, had committed a
new offense, and warrant for his arrest was in
the hands of Frank Pugh. McGee defied the Of
ficer. swore he would not be taken alive, and at
tempted to draw a revolver. Pugh fired ut him
with double barreled shotgun killing him in
stanty The officer was discharged by the cor
oner.
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CHURCH MATTERS.
The Presbyterian General Assembly-The
Consolidation of the Publications.

The Presbyterian General Assembly-The
Consolidation of the Publications.
ST. PAUL. Mimi. May 29.-In the Presbyte
rian General Assembly at Minneapolis, last
evening, the special business session proved to
be popular meeting" on account of the deter
mined debate on the question of disseminating
the permanent committee on temperance DR..
Persons resolutions, amending the majority
report OF the standing committee finally pre-
vailed, by which the committee is continued;
and the resignation of the chairman, DIR. VIM.
T. Brown, was accepted, he preferriug to resume
pastoral work.
This mornings devotions were led by DR..
Macintosh. Resolutions were offered on peace
and arbitration; that Christian nations should
speedily establish permanent courts of arbitra-
ton, with competent powers and Jurisdiction to
which should be referred for settlement such
disputes as cannot be settled by negotiation,
and appointing commtte of three to investi-
gate the subject and report at the next assem-
bly,.
The mileage committee reported that $41 024
was received for mileage, entertainment and
contingent funds, and that after payments to
commissioners balance of 1914 remains There
are 402 commissioners, ninety four less than last
year. The question of the consolidation of the
missionary periodicals in one came up again, and
consent of most of the secretaries of the boards,
committing the whole subject of details to
special committee composed of Drs Vincent,
Crosby and White, of New York; Breed Dckey.
Person and Mcintosh. of Philadelphia, with
Elders A. d. F. Randolph, w. VanOrden. j. HI.
Day and r. N. Wilson.
The committee on narrative of the state of re-
ligion reported that revivals enjoyed in
nearly 1000 churches. The accessions by
confession of faith about So, 900, or IL, 900
more than last year. The neurology showed
ninety eight deaths of ministers, among them
many conspicuous men.
letter from the Southern Presbyterian
Church was received with applause, written on
the occasion of the twenty fifth anniversary,
asserting their original reason for separation but
expressing the warmest love for the Northern
church and the deepest interest its work.
In the afternoon the commissioners visited
Lake Minnetonka, or were conveyed by citizens
about Minneapolis in carriages. and witnessed
the cornerstone laying of the exposition build
mo
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Contingencies ON Which Hang the DISPOSE
tion of Three Millions of Dollars.
Epecial to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, May pa case singularly in
volving beauty and comicality is in the surro-
gates court The widow of Louis g. Hamers-
ley is accounted the handsomest woman in all
the circles of accumulated fashion and wealth.
She is OF q aueenly type, Juno in her style of
aoveliness and notably proud and clever. She
Is thirty years old Her father was Commo-
dore Price, of the United States navy, and,
although she was reared in the utmost refine
ment and comfort, she had no money to waste
until she became the wife of Hamersley, the
inheritor of three millions from the enormous
estates of his family. He was eccentric in ap-
pearance and character, but an intense admrer
and lover of his beautiful wife, After his death
his will was found to leave the whole income of
his property to the widow, but the principal was
10 be held by trustees until her death. Then
twas to 60 to j. Hooker Hamersley's male of.
spring, should he have any, and otherwise the
widow Hamersley might will it to such benevo-
lent institutions as she chose. The question
before the Surrogatesis whether the latter pro-
vision Is legal and he decides that decision
will not be necessary until Hooker Hamersley's
by society. is the Importance of Hooker's mar
rage and masculine progeny. j. Hooker Ham.
ersley Is cousin of the dead man and distinct
Individuality. He dresses curiously, his gar
nents being often travesty of current fashions.
de is spirited patron Of modish sports but his
equipages. his lawn tennis and bowling costumes
bis yachting outfit and ell hts paraphernalia of
diversion are of original and usually odd pat
terms. But especially he is poet, and his verses
on the persons and events in his own CLIQUE are
remarkable. However, he is intelligent, anna
BILE. and a millionaire His cousins will make
his son, IL he gets one heir to three millions
and therefore he becomes the most interesting
OF husbands for society to discuss. He has been
married three years. and as yet has no child.
1he widow Hamersley is already the most in
teELly regarded of matrimonial prizes, but still
more anxious are the attentions of the officers of
benehcient societies to whom she may. some
day leave the millions Every days mail carries
70 her documents setting forth the goodness of
eome hospital church, mission or other charity
institution She receives the printed reports OF
hll the Bible, tract and missionary corporations;
sermons IA phamplet form pour in on her;
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Shocking Death of a Boy.


ANDERSON, Ind, May 29.-Charles .Layery, q
fourteen-ysar- son of Mr.. and Mrs George
Woerner of this city, was accidentally shot and
killed this evening by a playmate named Charlie
Helms The boys had got possession of an old
shotgun that had been thrown away as worth
less, and were playing robbers. In the absence
of percussion caps match heads were placed on
the tube of the weapon to produce an explosion,
and the lads had been playing with the gun in
this manner the greater part of the afternoon.
Finally load that was in the barrel was ex
ploded and took effect in young Lavery's throat
All the front part of his throat and the lower
portion of his chin were carried away, and death
was instantaneous. The boy was a permanent
cripple from the effects Of fall received when
an infant
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Arrangements for the wedding.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Miss Rose Cleveland,
accompanied by her friend, Miss Nelson, of AL
bany, arrived at the White House at late hour
this evening, to be present at the Presidents
wedding. the details of which are gradually
assuming form. 1t is decided that
Mr.. Benjamin Folsom, Miss Folsoms
cousin, her nearest male relative,
will give the bride away, ard it is very probable
that Miss Cleveland will stand up with the bride,
but whether the President will be supported by
best man has not yet been definitely settled.
A general impression prevails among those who
are best informed that there will be neither
bridesmaids nor groomsmen. An exceptionally
large number of persons visited the White House
to-day to pay their respects to the President and
congratulate him on his approaching marriage
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MAUD MILLER.
The Poets Daughter Playing on the Stage
of Low Bowery Theater.
al 70 he Indi IO11-nkf.

The Poets Daughter Playing on the stage
of Low Bowery Theater
Special to the Indianapolis JourDai.
NEW YORK, May 29-Maud miller, daughter
of the poet Joaquin Miller. and recently heroine
in the matrimonial exploit of marrying both
Loudon Mccormack and son of Steele Mac
kaye, is acting the role of Carrots in her fathers
drama, sForty Nine" at Heunann's Theater,
which is low resort in the Bowery. This is a
place where entertainment on the stage ia ex-
tended throughout the auditorium, and particu-
larly in the private boxes, by means of beer.
The neighborhood is full OF vicious concert halls,
and the audiences at Heumanns are tough. The
performances consist of few variety features
and drama. The admission is free to the ex-
treme rear portion Of the house, except that non
drinkers are not tolerated. Ten cents buys en-
trance to the parquet. which is provided with
small tables and is QUILTED with many white
aproned walters, who push the sale of
beverages strenuously There is no extra
charge for the boxes. If a welldressed man
comes in, an overly-polite waiter bows
him into box, gives him an eligible
seat, and places before him wine list He will
find that his women companions, though they
are dressed for the street, and ostensiby are
seekers of dramatic diversion, court invitations
to drink They are understood to be what in
this part of the profession called chair warm
ers, though no fragrant indecorum is permitted
The actresses do not mingle with the audience,
and there is no green-room accessible to every
body. Loudon Mccormack is enacting the hero
of Forty Nine" He asserts that he uses the
play by permission of Joaquin Miller who is
now in Mexico. Mrs Miller is living in Twenty
ninth street. adjoining the famous Little Church
Around the Corner. where the runaway mar
riage of Maud Miller and young Mackaye took
place, but she has no intercourse with her step
daughter. Joaquin has gone to Mexico for the
purpose Of getting fresh topics for poems. Nc
Cornack says that he would gladly put his wife
on the stage of fashionable theatre, but that
playing to Bowery loafers is better than no
bread
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The Bride-Elect,

To the Western Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 29-Miss Folsom had break
fast with her mother and cousin, at the Gilsey
House, this morning She spent the morning
quietly. resting. and receiving no callers. A
great many invitations have been received from
prominent society people in the city, but all have
been kindly declined. Miss Folsom has not yet
wholly recovered from the effect of her ocean
voyage and the shock occasioned by the intelli-
gence of Colonel Folsoms DEATH, The news was
kept from her until she was some FIVE hundred
miles out. when her cousin allowed her to see
the London papers. Miss Folsom's mother went
out for a drive, after breakfast, with lady
friend. Mr.. Folsom drove to the Lennox Hotel
soon afterward, and on his return took Miss Fol-
som out for a drive. Tomorrow the whole party
will attend divine service at church not yet de-
cided upon.
President Cleveland will arrive in this city on
Monday morning to review the Decoration Day
parade, and it is thought Miss Folsom will leave
for Washington on Monday evening.
Miss Cleveland called on Miss Folsom soon af
ter noon to-day and remained some time, and af-
forwards left for Washington Miss Folsom had
other callers during the afternoon, among whom
were Judge Macomber. Several artists and pho
tographers called to get Miss Fosom's picture
but failed. In the afternoon Miss Folsom went
out for drive.
This afternoon Miss Folsom went out driving
in Central Park with lady friend. Miss Cleve-
land remained with Mrs. Folsom until late in
the afternoon, when she left the hotel to spend
the evening and tomorrow with friend To-
morrow Miss Folsom will attend divine services
in the Little Church Around the Corner.
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delegates TO the congressional convention to
vote for Geo. W. Cooper. 1t was introduced by
j. F. Gent, chairman Of the central
committee. who. in bitter speech, de-
nounced Colonel Matson. declaring that he
was corrupt, and an unfit representative. that he
had corps of government employees spending
money in the district and setting up the pins FOR
Matson, who ought to be at Washington earning
their salaries The resolution was offered and
forsed through at an unexpected moment and
some of the delegates swear they will not be-
bound by it. Mr.. Cooper made speech, agree
ing to stand for the nomination
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Five Per.ons Drowned.

WoLFEpoRoueH N. H., May 29.-Yeterday
afternoon Rev. Il. G. Jerome, pastor of the Con-
gregational Church of this village with his two
Davis, went out on the lake on a fishing excur-
ion, and failed to return when expected A
steamer which arrived at o'clock reported hav-
ing seen an overturned boat near jamestown is
land. Search was made and late in the evening
the bodies of the whole party were recovered.
Mr.. jerome was wealthy gentleman. owning
about $3.50, 900 worth of property. He came from
New York two years ago. Irene Jerome the
artist aud authovess is sister Of the decessai
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DIR. Woodrow Must Go.

AUGUSTA, Ca, May 29.-The General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian Church concluded its la
bors tonight after nine days session. The re-
port of the committee on the Sabbath strongly
condemned the running Of railroads and publish
ing and reading of newspapers on Sundays;
also, the sending and receiving of mail
The question of Columbia Theological Semi
nary was finally settled by the adoption of reso
luton declaring that DR.. Woodrow holds views
repugnant to the word of God, and recommend
ing to the synods controlling the seminary to
dismiss him
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Colored Purilists.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. May 29-John Dyer the
local colored pugist. and johnson, the colored
champion from Chicago fought to finish be-
fore a crowd of about two hundred sports, at a
point few miles south Of the city, at an early
hour this morning The match was on chal-
lenge, and with small gloves The first round
was simply sparring exhibition, but the sue
ceeding rounds were hard fighting Dyer showed
his superiority in every way. A drive in the
stomach and a succession of heavy blows under
the closed the fight in the third round, John
son being knocked out, and Dyer given the fight.
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Slain bv His Crazy Son.

KEoKuK, Ia. May 30 Jacob Steffer, we'll
TODD citizen. was shot dead early this morning
by his son John, who was recently released from
an insane asylum before being fully cured. The
ness of the family. procured a revolver. and way
laid his father in the dark. the mother of the
youthful maniac. who, by her opportunities, pro-
cured his liberation, is nearly frantic.
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High-schooi Commencements.

Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal.
ATTIcA, Ind, May 28.-The fourteenth annual
commencement OF the Attica High-school took
place at the M. E. Church this evening. The
class consisted of nine young ladies and one gem
tleman. The following programme was carried
out: IAN Aim In Life" Armstrong Colvert;
''Times Waste basket" Mollie Spiller; Occult
Forces Clara Rice; ITO Every Bird It's Own
Nest Is Charming" Katie Kullmer; ''Lapse OF
Years Not Life" Minnie Todd; Growing Old
Gracefully" Anna Martin; Chains" Nellie Jor-
dan; "Bide Wee, and Dinna Fret" Cora Arbo-
CAST; ''The Glory of Doing Naomi Washburn;
"Corn and Roses" Lottie Todd Music was
furnished by Loebs orchestra
CovINGToN, Ind. May 29-The sixth annual
commencement of the CoviDRton high-school was
held at the opera-house last evening. The
largest crowd ever known in the hall was pres
ent and were treated to rare entertainment
The stage was beautifully decorated, and seated
thereon with the class of '86 were the board OF
trustees, Rev. J. l.. Boyd, Professor Livengooa,
and the teachers and pupils of the
school that took part in the musical
part of the entertainment. The exercises
Rsg u Boyd delivered s sss a TSe
programme was as follows: National Monu
ments," Raleigh Clark; Conflict of Opin-
IONS" Nettie Lemp; 'The Beautiful" Mary
Napier IA True Statesman" Fred Boord;
MemOrlalS OIL Of6aL ACtlOub, tOuth nays
High Aims and Expectations Edna King.
Professor V. E. Livengood conferred the diplomas
in few remarks.
RocKPoRT, May 29.-The eighth annual COM
mencement Of the Rockport public schools took
place at the court house, last night, in the pres
ence of crowded house. The following are the
names of the graduates and the subjects of their
addresses:
Enthusiasts" Kate E. Armstrong; "Maks
Yourself Necessary" Lily A. Doyle; Energy"
Henry w. Eigsnmann; 'Where Will the Rolling
Years Land UsW Russell M. Gabbert; Then and
Now" Ida Gentry; "Amusements," Ollie Gentry,
1--WE Live Only as We Die, EmmaHales; WON
en- Of the Nineteenth Century" Amy Hayford
olive Not for Self Alone" Ida Jones; The
Mission of Life John Mackey; knowledge Is
Power Henry S. Pentecost; Ambition" Henry
G.. Roetzel; "Cobwebs,r Harry M. Taylor;
''Humor." Anna A. Walker; Sunshine, the
Secret of Happiness" Ida A. Wescott.
The diplomas were presented by Albert Kill
lain, president of the school board, and Rev. Ell.
J. Talbot delivered an address.
Music-March, Arion Glee Club.
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marked papers from the professional revivalists
inform her of the wonders of their works, and
there seems to be a general determination that
che shall not lack for information as to where
the fortune would do the most good Promoters
of uhilanthropic bounties may like to know that
her postal address is 10 West Fifty sixth street.
She might not see all the mail matter, but it
would be there all the same
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Serious Fire at McGregor, Tex

McGREGoR, Tex. May ga fire started in
the business part Of the town, late Thursday
night. and despite the efforts of the citizens,
spread with great rapidity, destroying twenty
business houses, comprising a substantial por-
ton of the town. Total loss, $5S. 900; insurance,
sis, 600. Among the heaviest losers are Norton
Bros, groceries and hardware; j. C. Walton.
druggist; w. Fl. Smith, saddlery; J. A. Stephen
son, dry goods: James Koyer, hardware; Shenel
Bros. dry goods, and r. w. Naler hardw
The fire is believed to have been of incendiary
origin.
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The Murder of Preller.

ST. Louis, May 29.-The defense in the Max
well murder case continued, this forenoon, the
England, showing that the defendant, while re-
siding there, bore q character above reproach.
This consumed the morning session of the court,
and at IL o'clock adjournment was taken until
next Monday, when the prosecution will, it is
expected. introduce evidence in rebuttal to that
offered by the defense.
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1nharmonious Bartholomew Democrats.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, May 29-The Democratic
county convention was held here to-day There
were numerous candidates, the fight exceedingly
bitter, and there is much ill feeling over the re-
suit The most significant act of the convention
was the passage of resolution inssructing the
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THE STATE SCHOOLS.

Result of tho Junior Oratorical Contests OF
the Earlham College Students.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, May 29.-The audience that packed
the Grand Opera-house last night on the occa-
sion of the junior oratorical contest of Earlham
College, was alike complimentary in character
as well as size. The first prize--$25-was award
ed to Wilson S. Doan. who displayed the
force of natural orator in earnestly advocat-
ing arbitration instead of war; which be deemed
as certain to be supplanted in the future as the
system of trial by ordeal and duelling had been,
while he deprecated standing armies etc.
The second prize SIS, was awarded to Caro-
line Miles, who would colonize the African race
by the aid of the enlightened negro population,
arguing that the Dark Continent was made for
them as certainly as they were for it
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Southern Presbyterians.

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 29-The eighth days ses
sion of the Presbyterian General Assembly was
devoted to reports from the committees on home
and foreign missions The location of the COM
mittee on home missions has been transferred
from Baltimore to Atlanta. The next assembly
will meet in ST. Louis.
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Verdict Against Riotous Brewers.

CEDAR RAPIDS Ia, May 90 The jury in the
Circuit Court at Marion to-day rendered YER
dict in the famous Iowa City riot case in favor
of plaintiffs for 81 co., This is the case brought
two years ago in johnson county by Swafford
Brothers VS.. Conrad Grit John Engert ct al !.
brewers, who mobbed them in Iowa City for al
legged evidence they gave the Prohibitionists. 1t
was taken to Johns conrty, then TO Lynn, where
the above result was reached. Plaintiffs asked
$4,000 damages. Defendants will ask for o
new trial.
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The Baptist Mission Society.

AsBURY Park, n j., May 29.-The ffty-fourth
annual convention Of the Baptist Home Mis-
sion Society continued to-day. Encour-
aging reports on the work of the society among
the negroes, the Indians. Cinnamon, the foreign
nations represented in this country and among
North Americans. were made 1t was voted to
meet next year at Minneapolis.
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Rumsex & Co.'S Afrairs.

CHICAGO, May 29-The statement that J. W.
Rumsey & Co., on the Chicago Board of Trade,
had failed was officially denied this morning
Secretary Stone announcing from the gallery
before the opening on Change that all margin
calls would be promptly met by the firm