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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
The Harvest In Clay.

BRAZIL, Aug. 12.-[Special. The harvest in
Clay county has been abundant, but, owing to
the frequent hard rains, has been protracted
much beyond the usual time. Considering the
acreage, the wheat yield is larger than at any
time heretofore. The hay crop has been more
than the average, exceeding all expectations in
the fore part of the season. The corn is most
promising on the uplands and high bottoms.
Its having been destroyed on the low bottoms
agitation of the Strengthening of the bed of Eel
river from the old Feeder dam to Brunswick,
by which its course may be shortened from
sixty to seventy miles, and about $4,000 acres of
good productive lands reclaimed. An appeal
for recognition and aid will be made to the next
IL L. - Ill
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Book Firms Meet the Cut.

CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Aug. 11.-[SpeciaI THE
publishing houses which have been supplying
the schools of this state with books for years
past are making efforts to defeat the purposes
OF the new school.boOk law. The county board
of education held meeting here recently. and
both Ivison, Brakeman, Taylor & Co, and Van
Antwerp, Bragg d Co. had representatives
present They now Offer to furnish their books
at the same prices that the newly adopted In
diana series can be obtained. Some Of the
trustees will instruct their teachers to continue
with the old books because of this offer, which
is a reduction of about 90 per cent. from last
years prices. Most of the trustees, however
win obey both the spirit and letter of the law,
and will introduce the new book.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
A Pleasant occasion at Rochester.

ROCHESTER, Aug. Especial To-day the
forty-second anniversary, was great day in the
history of Rochester lodge, Nc. A. 100. F. The
following program was carried out: The Rev.
Mr.. Winans offered prayer, F. d. Hiambaugh the
welcome address, music by K. of P. quartet
the history of the lodge by Col. X. G. Shyrock
and song by the quartet. After dinner w.
r. Myers, P. q. NJ, delivered an able address on
odd fellowship This was followed by exhibit
ton drills by the ladies' military company of
ElwoOd, Ind, and the zouave squad of the
Manitou Blues. These drills were brilliant and
well received. Three bands, three military
companies and many lodges were here. w. A.
Sprong ran an excursion from ElwOod, the
largest and most successful that has been run
to Rochester and Lake Manitou this year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Fine Elevator DESTROYED.

Mt. VERNON, Aug. Especial THE ele-
vator of the Peerless mills, one OF the largest
of the kind in Indiana, owned by D. J. Mackey
and w. c. Fuhrer, was destroyed by fire last
night, together with 5000 bushels of wheat.
The mill and other surrounding property was
saved by the excellent work of the fire depart
ment; fortunately it was very calm. Had there
been much wind several blocks of buildings
would have undoubtedly been consumed. The
loss is about $4,000, fully covered by in
surance.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Articles of INCORPORATION.

William G. Fischer manufacturing company
of Kokomo; capital stock, $4,000. The Rock
port gas and mineral company; capital stock,
s4O0. The Fort Wayne electric company OF
Fort Wayne: capital stock, $3,0000O0. Di-
rectors: ]. H. Barr, H. q. Olds, P. A. Ran
dali, NJ. w. Simons r T. Mcdonald. DIa.
mond coal mining company of Evansville
capital stock, $4,000. st. Joseph Valley rail.
way company; capital stock, Sl,5OO,0O0. Di.
rectors: J. j. Burns, T. A. Starr W. l.
Stonex, w. r Gray and E. G. Minnert OF
Goshen. The estimated length of the road is
one hundred miles and it is to pass through
the counties of St Joseph. Elkhart. Kosciusko,
Noble, Whitley and Allen.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Mineral Water at Delphi.

DELPHI, Aug. Especial. Three wells
have been sunk here for oil or gas. Nos. and
proved TO be failures, except for water. No.
g. which recently sunk, shows a small flow
of gas Water struck at 903 feet, and its
quality being superior, the company has con-
verted it into flowing well with capacity of
500 barrels per day, and transferred it to the
city for public use. The analysis shows that it
is the best mineral well in the country, and
will be resorted to for its healing virtues. The
city will pipe it into the public square, and
lease the waters for bath purposes. The gas
company will sink another well at once.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Death of an Old Citizen.

ATTICA. Aug. Especial. John r. Camp
bell, an old and highly respected citizen of this
city, died here yesterday. The deceased suf-
fered much, having been confined TO his bed
since last January. Mr.. Campbell was sixty
eight years of age and was born in Pendletou
county, Kentucky, in 1921. He was democrat
of the old school, and had for many years been
closely identified with the interests OF the
party in the county. He came to Attica in
December, 1S43. He occupied the positions o:
township trustee, county commissioner and
other Offices OF trust, always performing
his duties TO the entire satisfaction of the peo-
pie. The funeral will take place Saturday I'M
der the auspices Of the masons in Riverside
cameferY-
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A Long and Creditnble Record.

MARTINsvILLE. Aug ESPECIAL. l-Humph-
reg Roberts of this city was born two miles
south of here April Is, 1918, and has lived con-
tinuously in this city and vicinity ever since.
This was four years before any land was set
tied in this (AfOrgan) county and several years
before Martinsville was ever thought of. He is
a professional gunsmith, has worked at the
trade thirty-six years, and though in his seven
ty-second year. can make nything IN the shape
Of gun or revolver. Mr. Roberts is an hon
orable gentleman, and without doubt he has
resided longer continuously in the same place
than any man in the state.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
More white Cap DeviItry.

MARr1SsvLLE, Aug. Especial. The
house of Mr.. beware, who resides at Little
Point, this county, was shot into a few nights
ago. The next morning notice was sent him
through the postofice telling him to leave this
section of the country within ten days or re-
ceive one hundred lashes Signed By "White
Caps" Mr.. beware has armed himself pre-
paratory to receiving them warmly the next
approach. The cause of the onslaught by the
White Cans is unknown, as the gentleman is
said to be above reproach-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Over $1,000 short

BooSvnLE, Aug. Especial j. d.
King, U. s. postofice inspector, is here exam
lining the BOonville postofice. He has dis
covered a shortage Of over s., 600 already. The
deputy-postmaster, w. +. Denny left town
yesterday on the appearance of Mr. King, and
has not been heard of since. 1t is supposed
that Denny had large amount of money on
his person when he left. The postmaster
William Swint, has been in bad health for
some time and the Office was in Denny's charge
SwIDt was at French Lick Springs when the
discovery was made. He is entirely blameless,
and has the sympathy OF the community.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Killed bv an Explosion.

BLooMINGToN, Aug. Especial. = The
boiler Of a small stave factory owned by Dow
den & Carmichael of this county. and situated
west of here in Greene county, exploded to-
day, wounding six or seven men and killing
one. Henry Fowler, of the hands lived
but fifteen minutes, aud James Stream, the fore
man, of this place, was brought home suffering
with severe injury to his back, where he was
struck with piece of flying boiler. The state
ment is unanimous by the hands that the
boiler had two full gauges of water at the time
of the explosion.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
a DudIer Trusfr-

JEFFERsoNvILLE. Aug. 11.-[Special. John
Simpson. q young man of prominence, whose
home is in Louisville, but who has been resid-
ing here for some time past, representing the
Kentucky mutual insurance company, has been
arrested for embezzling the company's funds
Simpson claims to have been sent to Gibson
county during the campaign TO assist in organ
izing "blocks of FIVE" and made thirteen votes
for the republican party.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
The Elixir at Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE, Aug. 12--ISpeciaLl-Dr. W.
H. Meyers injected drachm OF what has been
called the elixir OF life into either arm Of Mich.
ael Kenny to-day. The result was surprising.
The man had suffered for eight weeks with in
hammatory rheumatism and came into Meyer
brothers drug store, where the operation was
performed. Afterward, he walked across the
floor without the aid of crutches and marched
of TO the depot with his erutches over his
shoulder. He is book csnvasser, aged twenty
four and resides at Columbia City. He will re-
turn Wednesday. The fluid was freshly pre-
pared by maceration from the testicular parts
OF young sheep.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Benson duplicates saIne Snyder.

JEFFERsoNvILLE, Aug. Especial will
liam Benson, sentenced to be hanged Aug. 16,
made written statement to-day. duplicating
Sallie Snyder as an sccomplice in the killing of
Jacob Mottweiler, Dec. 9, 1888. He alleges
that they could marry. After he had killed
MOttweiler, Benson says, he returned to the
house and found Miss Snyder beating Mrs.
Mottweiler with Ratchet, which he took away
from her. begging her to spare the old woman'e
life. Facts 90 to show that there is no truth in
the statement, but, on the contrary, Benson
made the attack on Mrs. Mottweiler himself.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
The old settlers of Carroll.

DELPHI, Aug. 12.-[Special. THE thirty
fourth annual reunion of the old settlers of
Carroll county was addressed by the Hon. d.
II. Chase and Maj. S. l.. McFaddin, At least
eight thousand people were present. The day
was delightful, the exercises enjoyable and q
good social feeling manifested. These meetings
have grown in interest until they have become
an annual feast to which the people come from
far and near. A band contest and balloon as
cension with parachute accompaniment COM
prised some OF the attractions.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
A shelby SANDER Snit.

SHELBYvILLE, Aug. 11.-Special. Martha
Comstock and her husband, James. yesterday
filed a SANDER suit against Nancy Lazelle and
her husband. George Lazelle prominent far
mer. demanding $1,000 damages for alleged
slanderous remarks made by the Lazelles
about her, affecting her character for chastity
previous to her marriage.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
4 Pscullnr Divorce suit.

FRANKLIN, Aug 11.-ISpecial. IA divorce
suit with several peculiarities about il has been
filed at the clerks Office in this city by Mrs.
Ella Buckner. She was married to William
Buckner in 1S43. and they lived together until
the 25th of last July, when the inhuman treat
ment Of defendant compelled the plaintiff to
leave home. Since 1855 the cruel husband has
rot allowed his wife to visit friends or rela-
tives or attend any church. He has often said
that her time to die would come whenever he
chose, and whenever that time came he would
see that she did die. He has often pointed
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
jackson want. the New Books.

SEYMOUR, Aug. 11.--[Special. THE county
board of education and the city school trustees
have unanimously adopted the new text books
in accordance with the act of the last legisla-
ture. They have been ordered and will be in
troduced in the schools next month. This ac-
ton has dumfounded the readers of the In
dianapolis Journal and the local republican
press. The latter is not slow in denouncing the
ton of the county and city officials as cowardly.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Escaped Living Burial.

ELKHARr Aug. 6.-lSpecial.l-A young
daughter of F. NJ Boshilier. after long sick
ness, was pronounced dead yesterday morning
by physician and was arrayed in a shroud.
Her father drove to Lagrange, thirty-fve miles
distant had a grave dug, and preparations
were made for the funeral to-day. He drove
back with several relatives. and he APP
preached his home he was met by a crowd OF
friends, who excitedly informed him that after
lying several hours, 10 every appearance dead,
his daughter had been miraculously restored to
life and was rapidly improving. She is now
out of danger.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
BURLINGTON ROUTE.


Through sIeePers Daily to Texas Points.
Thee. B.&QR.R isnow running, in connec.
ton with the Missouri Kansas & Texas railway
from Hannibal, a sleeping from Chicago to
Sedalia, TT. Scott Parsons, Denison' TT Worth,
Waco. Austin. Houston, Galveston and other
points in Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory
and Texas. Train leaves Chicago ct 5:45 p. m.
daily, Peoria at $40 p. m. daily except Sunday,
and reaches Texas points many hours quicker
than any other route. Through tickets and
further information can be obtained of ticket
agents and p. s. Eustis, Gen. Pass. and Tkt.
Act c.. b. & Q. II. r. CHICAGO.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Ollie Smart Embraces Reigion.

VINCENNEs, Aug. 11.-Ollie Smart, wife and
partner in crime of Harry Smart, who was
hanged July 81 in Louisville, KY, has been
converted to religion and baptized. She is
generally believed to have borne her full share
in the murder of Belle Ward and Meisner
Green. Immediately when released she went
to her husbands father, DIR. Smart, an estim-
able citizen of Vincennes. He received her
kindly. His wife is a member of the baptist
church and Ollie attended with her. The
Sunday before Harry was hanged she confessed
religion and asked TO be admitted to the church.
The members knew her history, but believing
her repentant received her.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Indorsing the school-Book Law.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-rSpecial. THE
Daviess county teachers institute has been a
great success and all the teachers enrolled, no
in number, pronounced it one of the best insti-
tutes ever held in the county. The foreign
workers were were Prot. Arnold Tompkins,
dean of DePauw normal school, and Prof. W.
F. L. Sanders. the superintendent of the Con-
nersvile schools These gentlemen were as
sisted by W. F. Hoffman, the superintendent of
the city schools, aud Ezra Mattingly, county
superintendent. Mr.. Wadsworth is to be con-
graduated on his efficient management of the
institute. Among the resolutions offered at the
close was one declaring the teachers in favor
of assisting the county superintendent in en-
forcing the school-bOok law. There was but
one dissenting vote
The acquisitions for the new books in the city
schools have been made, and the opinion gem
orally prevails that all will 20 well.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Twenty Pretty GirIs Fare.

NASHVILLE, Aug 7.-During the last CAM
paign Mrs. w. w. Browning, a wealthy lady,
widow of ex-Representative Browning, bet
with young lady friend on Cleveland's cleo
ton over Harrison, the loser TO pay the fare
and expenses of twenty young ladies of the
neighborhood on the first Niagara Falls excur-
sion. Mrs. Browning left with her party to-
day on the excursion, with twenty hand
some young ladies as ever left this city.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Activity in Coal Mining.

BRAZIL. Aug. 12.-lSpecial. 1.-The new Pitts
burg coal and coke company at Alum Cave are
now operating both their Star mine, on the Sulli-
van side, aud their Valley mine, on the Clay side
of the county line. to their fullest capacity run
ming over two hundred men, working day and
night. The same company is boring an oil and
gas well at the same place, being now down
from seven hundred to eight hundred feet
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
round Dead in His Cell.

LoeANsPoRT, Aug Especial - David
A. Nichols, an old man, was up before the
mayor this morning for being drunk and fined.
He had a black eye and claimed that he was
assaulted and robbed. He was sent to Jail
and was found dead in his cell at 6 O'Clock this
afternoon. The coroner will investigate. The
dead man was at one time prominent school
teacher at Peru and had married children liv-
ing in this CITY
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Roiler Ennlodes Mith seriou, Re,nlts.

HUNTINGTON, Aug. s.-ISpeciaLl- THE boiler
Of thrashing-engine belonging to Chenoweth
& Co. exploded at an early hour this morning
on the farm of William Better in the southern
part Of this county. Two men were injured
one, Levi Hefner, having his leg broken in
two places, and he also injured about the
body very severely. The probable cause of
the explosion was the low water in the boiler.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
WhIte Cans Are After Him.

COLUMBUS, Aug. 12.-White Caps in Law
renee county have issued warning to Nor
mon missionary who has been laboring among
the country people of that section for some
time and secured number of converts to his
faith, that unless he at once leaves the country
whipping with switches. The warning has not
yet been needed by the so-called apostle.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Tarif Reform in Scott.

ScoTTsBURG, Aug. Especial. IN. w. Lee.
secretary of the state tariff reform league, adj
dressed a large audience here last night. His
able effort was duly appreciated and elected
favorable comment from those present At
the conclusion of the address a county organ
ization was effected by electing Joseph II She,
president; Charles III. Halstead, vice-presdent;
will n. Parks, secretary and L. A. GLADDEN.,
treasurer The townships will be organized in
the near future.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Minor State Items.

Richmond is building an electric railway.
Typhoid fever is epidemic in Monroe county.
Roderick Griffith. a pioneer, died ct Colum-
bus Tuesday night
Gold has been discovered in Oregon town
ship, Clarke county.
Clay Thrift drowned himself Saturday, at
Paramount, in fit of dependency.
Theodore Detrict, bridge carpenter, was
killed by Lake Erie freight four miles east of
Upton, Tuesday. he was guarding weak
place in the track where repairs were being
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
The school Book Law in Clay.

BRAZIL, Aug. g. - Especial - The Clay
county board of education held a meeting here
to-day and considered the school book ques-
ton. The execution of the new law will meet
with no opposition or impediments here, all
our school officers acquiescing cheerfully. The
time has expired on books heretofore adopted
by the board. but no action taken respect
ing the books in branches not yet adopted and
contracted for by the state board. Clay county
has faith in the law and will give fair and full
trial
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Drowned Near DIartinsville.

MARTINsvILLE, Aug. Especial. Berry
Thompson, aged twenty-five years, while fish
ing in White river, just above this city, this
afternoon with James Walker and Al Reed. at
tempted to wade across the stream and was
drowned. The current quite stiff and he
was steadily borne down into deep water, and,
being unable to swim. was drowned His body
has not yet been recovered.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
The School Book Law Sustained.

ANDERSON, Aug. Especial. AT the
meeting of the county board of education to-
day it was unanimously agreed to support the
school book law, and to see that the new sys-
TEN OF school books was introduced into the
schools speedily as possible. The school
book octopus has but few open adherents in
this county.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
A Good Work In Huntington.

HUNTINGTON, Aug. 11.-tSpeciaL THE new
methodist episcopal church in this city, a splen-
did brick building was dedicated to-day, the
Rev. DR.. Payne of New York preaching the
dedicatory sermon. Over seven thousand dol
lars was raised in cash and pledges made for
more than enough to pay all Indebtedness.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
A Popular Pastor Dead.

LAPoRrE, Aug. ll.-[Special.l "A telegram
received here this morning from Baldwinsville
announces the sudden death of the Rev. ]. F.
Kendall, D. D., who had gone there to spend
his summer vacation. The Rev. DIR. Kendall
had been pastor of the presbyterian church In
this city for the past eighteen years and was
very popular with his congregation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Death of the Hon. william Cassaday.

RUsHvILLE, Aug. 12.-[Special. THE Hon.
William Cassadsy, an old and prominent law.
yer of this city, died yesterday evening after
several months illness. A meeting of the
Nashville bar was held to-day and resolutions
of respect passed. A general invitation to the
bar of all the neighboring cities has been ex-
tended TO attend the funeral, which takes
place Tuesday afternoon.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
HiIIigas. Reports For Hard Work.

ANDERSON, Aug. ESPECIAL. Capt w. J..
Hilligass of this city, but late of the pension
bureau at Washington City, has purchased a
half interest in the Muncie Herald and viii a.
once move to Muncie and assume editorial con.
troll OF the paper. Capt. Hilligass is well
known throughout the state as gallant SOL
der and a sterling democrat. He is writer of
more than ordinary ability and has consider
able experience in journalism. He at one
time editor OF the Huntington Democrat and
also the Anderson Dfln0crnf
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
Another Farmers Gas Company.

ANDERSON, Aug. S.-lSpeclal.l THE organ
ization of another farmers gas company in
Boone township to-day makes the seventh that
has been organized among the farmers in this
county. In almost every township there is
one or more gas companies organized, and in
travelling through the county after night one is
never out of sight of natural gas flambeaux,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-08-14
I,loped With Her Brother-in-Law.

PETERSBURG, Aug. Especial -Several
weeks ago the young wife of Thomas Nelson, a
prosperous young farmer, playfully persuaded
him to give her check for $40. Yesterday
she cashed the check which her husband had
forgotten and she and Byron Nelson, the un-
suspecting Toms younger brother, eloped.
The guilty pair have been traced to Cairo, ILL.,,
to which place the outraged husband to-day
started in Dursuif
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Death of Prenius T.. Culver.

LAFAYETTE, Aug 11.-[SpeciaL l-Prenius
P. Culver, ex-county recorder, died last even
ing of pulmonary troubles He was the senior
member OF the firm Of Culver & Geiger. De.
ceased was at one time very prominent in local
republican politics. He served as assistant
secretary Of the state senate at the special SEES
sion of 1872 and the regular session of 1874