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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

CHICAGO. May 2S-The worlds Column
bian exposition was open to the people to-
day and Jackson park was filed. 1t is
estimated that over two hundred thou
sand people visited the fair today. 1t was
q cold, raw day, too. and, for a time, it
looked as though il would rain. The day
dawned bright and clear, but toward noon
the clouds gathered and the atmosphere
becams damp aud chilly. AS a conse-
quence, many persons who had intended
20 90 remained at home.
However this may be, thousands OF ar
tisans and laborers of ali kinds were
there, and g great many of them took
their families. The crowd resembled that
which collects in the public parks on Sun
days during the hot weather when the
tenement districts become oppressive.
The people began to come early In the
morning, and until near noon, when it
began to threaten rain. the capacity OF
the railways and steamboat lines was
severely tested. After noon, however,
the arrivals began to fall off and the rush
at the ticket booths was not greater than
that of ordinary days.
In view OF the fact that il was Sunday
only part OF the state buildings were
open. The state buildings which were
open were those of Illinois, California,
Wisconsin, Colorado, Michigan, Maine,
Iowa. Idaho, Montana. Kansas, Nebraska,
Washington, Minnesota, Florida, Arizona,
New Mexico, Ohio and Wyoming. Those
which were closed were: Massa-
chusetts. Rhode Island, New Jersey,
Maryland, Connecticut, New Hsmp-
shire. Virginia, North Dakota, South
I1al /
MIA. New York and Delaware. The build
ihgs closed because they are vet unfn-
ished were those of Indiana, Vermont,
West Virginia, Utah, Kentucky, Texas,
Arkansas and Oklahoma. The L. S. gov
eminent buildings were closed.
The Saloons Deserted.
The saloons and hotel bars down town
were practically deserted today. Since
the opening OF the fair the business with
them has been so rushing on Sundays that
extra barkeepers were employ ed
in many of them in order to attend the
extra business sunday. Today. however,
they had little to do, and the greater part
OF the day they were idle.
The council of administration has issued
the following order in regard to the OBJ
servance of 'wheelmen's day." the 3lst
day OF May:
In accordance with the request made to the
council that the 3lst day of May should be
designated and set apart as a special wheel
mems day." it is ordered that said 31st day OF
May be and the same is set apart as wheel
mems day" within the exposition grounds at
Jackson park, and that said day a process
sion of wheelmen. with their wheels, shall
BIO admitted into and be entitled
to parade in Jackson park, entering
II the Fifty-seVenth-st. gate and passing to the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

HUNTINGTON. May 29.-[Special. l-Ro-
anoke, a town of about six hundred inhab-
itants in the northeast corner of this
county, is all excitement.
Last midnight it was awakened from
its quie. by an alarm of fire. The burn
ing building was q small frame occupied
by Christian Habagoz and his wife. aged.
respectively, sevsnty-fve and seventy
years.
When an entrance was forced the wife
was found upon a bed, her throat cut
from ear to ear and the bed on fire. The
body was removed and a search made for
the husband.
The trap door leading to the garrett was
blocked and entrance was impossible.
That part OF the building was on fire also
When the roof fell in the charred body of
the husband was seen upon the garnet
floor.
The evidence brought out at the cor
oner's inquest today was to the effect that
Habagoz was very eccentric and peculiar
and was subject to fits Of
insanity. At such times he
was a terror to the neighbors
as he was known to keep two muskets,
two revolvers and some knives about the
house, and had exhibited them when il
did NOT please him TO have the neighbors
call. He threatened them with bodily in
jury or destruction of their property il
they interfered with any of his affairs.
For several weeks Mrs. Habagoz has
been in feeble health and he would permit
no one to see her. not allowing even q
physician to attend her. He was in one
OF mis- spells again Saturday and he was
heard to say that upon the death of his
wife he would shoot himself.
Circumstances point to the conclusion
that he cut his wiie's throat, set the house
on FIRE and took his own life. He was
seen grinding large knife the evening be-
fore the tragedy. Such knife fell from
the garrett with his burned body.
He was a native of Germany and had
no nearer relatives than two nieces. In
the ashes today was found nearly two
hundred dollars in gold and silver This
was secreted in jars in a hole under the
house. It Is supposed that large sum
in paper money was consumed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
MONTE MEN coRNERED.
How Edison Foster of south Bend Foiled Il
Card sharks.

How Edison Foster of south Bend Fooled the
Card Sharks.
SOUTH BEND. May 2S.-[Special Ed
son Foster of South Bend had rather a
novel experience in Middlebury where he
conducts q store and owns a number Of
farms near the village.
A very well dressed and smooth spoken
gentleman approached Mr.. Foster and
said he understood there were e number
of farms for sale in that neighborhood.
Mr.. Fosters among them. Mr. Foster
said he had farm that he would dispose
Of and procuring carriage the two gen
tlemen drove out. They had been look
ing around short time when q stranger
drove up from the opposite direction to
that which they had come. The new
conner stopped and chatted awhile when
he took out some cards and began to
throw them. After q few turns OF the
cards the stranger announced that Mr..
Foster had won S. 900 and the money was
counted out and delivered, the South
Bend man putting it in his pocket
Some more time was spent in pleasant
chat. all the parties being gifted CONVEX
sationalists, and the man with the papers
gave Mr.. Foster another chance and he
won 5000 more. The aHable stranger
said Mr.. Foster was again a winner. but it
would be necessary for him to put up
$4,000 as q guarantee OF good faith.
He coolly walked about, discussing diff
ferent topics and waiting patiently for
some Of the neighbors to pass along the
road that he might call them
20 his assistance and confis-
cate the 5000 resting so peace
fully in his pocket. He trifed with the
strangers for upwards OF an hour. and no
one showing up 10 assist him in case of
need, he was forced TO return the money
20 the swindlers. The three-card men
probably realized that they had mistaken
their man and were glad TO be rid of him.
IL is to be regretted that no one hap
pened along, for in that event the clever
swindlers would have experienced some
trou bic in regainin0 their Doodle.
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THE TERRE HAUTE CASE.
Report OF the Civil Service Commit
sion Concerning the Postoffice.

WASHINGTON. May 2s-The civil ser.
vice commission yesterday transmitted to
Postmaster 6 eneral Bissell, the report
of Commissioner Roosevelt upon what is
called by the commission, "the Terre
Haute postoffice scandal" Mr.. Donhsm
a democrat was appointed by President
Cleveland as postmaster at Terre Haute,
Ind. Senator Voorhees, home, in place OF
Greiner, a republican. The report says:
The object of Mr. DoBham was to make q
clean sweep in his turn, precisely as Mr..
Grelner, the republican postmaster, had done in
1889. aud Ar. Greine's predecessor. the demo-
cratic postmaster, had done in 1885 The
claim that Mr.. Donham dismissed the re-
publican employees because of insubordina-
ton IL sheer nonsense. In no event will IL be
possible for the carriers nominated for appoint
ment by Mr.. DOMAIN on May II TO enter the
service in Terre Haute, save as they may sub
sequently pass our examination and comply
with rules The clerks he may have power to
appoint; but the appointments should GER
tainly not be permitted TO stand.
He concludes his report by recommend
ing that the commission suggests TO the
president the advisability OF forthwith is
suing a rule that wheneve hereafter any
portion OF the public service, or any Office
in the'publio service is classified, such
classification shall be held to take effect at
once the rules forbidding the removal for
political reasons being held to
apply from the beginning so as to prevent
improper advantage being taken of any
necessary delay in providing examine
tons"
Commissioner Lyman concurs in this
report. Commissioners Johnston dissents
from the conclusions arrived at. but agrees
that the report and testimony shall be sent
to the postmaster-general without COM
ment
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east. and in front of the several states of South
Dakota, Washington. Colorado and California,
and thence to and along the lagoon to the
east of the woman's building. following the
said lagoon to the east Of the horticultural
building to the east of the transportation
building and into the grand court passing
between the administration building
and machinery hail thence north
to the way on the south
OF the electricity building and thence
easterly across the canal 90 music hall. themes
to the north along the lake and crossing the
north inlet to q point in front of the Victoria
house. and thence to the westward and south
OF the buildings OF Canaoa, New South Wales
and Hayti to the east side of the Illinois state
building thence south of the said Illinois
state building TO the plaza in front
thereof, where the procession terminates,
and it Is further ordered that. IN recognition OF
the said occasion, the exposition shall be kept
open for the admission of visitors during the
said evening, and that the buildings shall CLOSE
at 80 o'clock y. m, and the grounds at III
o'clock y. m. and that copies of this order De
transmitted TO the dlrectOr-general, the drec-
tory of works, and the bureau OF admissions
and collection, who will severally see TO it
that the necessary steps are taken in their sey-
eral departments for the proper observance Of
the order.
Tuesday being Decoration day, the ex-
position buildings and grounds will be
opened to public during the evening. The
buildings will be illuminated and kept
open until 10 o'clock and the grounds I'M
I'll IL. Everything possible will be done
by the authorities to make Decoration
day of 1913 at the exposition memorable
and attractive fete occasion.
Step Toward Lower Fares.
At meeting of executive officers this
afternoon commissioners of the several
states and territories held on Wednesday
last at the Massachusetts, building, q COM
mittee OF mem bers consisting of Ravens
of Indiana, McNaughton of New York "A D.
person OF Virginia. Hovey of Massachu-
setts and Mcdaniel of Utah was appoint
ed to draft an appeal to the railroad
and steamboat corporations asking that
fares on the different lines to and from
Chicago be reduced Immediately. At an
adjourned meeting held on Saturday after
noon at the New York state building the
committee submitted q draft of letter
which is to be signed by the executive
officers, and addressed TO the managers OF
the various railroad and steamboat lines
which was unanimously approved and
will be sent out at once.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

ANDERSON, May 2S.-[Special. Morris
Mcdaniel, wealthy farmer living near
this city. was in town last evening with a
remarkable curiosity. 1t was half-grown
rat with gold ring about his neck. The
rats head was so large that the ring could
not be taken off The mystery of the ring
being on the rats neck is explained by
the following story: About three
months ago Mr.. McDaniel's little daughter
lost gold ring while playing in the barn
on lot of hay. Her father searched for
it, but could not find il. Yesterday morn
ing he caught a half-grown rat in a steel
trap, and around the rodents neck was
his daughters ring. 1t is supposed that
the ring lost by Miss Mcdaniel had in some
manner been carried to a rats nest, and
and that one of the young rats in wriRglin g
around got his head through the ring and
was unable to get IL out.
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TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Facts Concerning the Suicide of
Mayor Wheelright May I6.

CHICAGO. May &c. S. Wheelripht, ex-
mayor of Tacoma. Wash, committed suicide at
the home of Edwin Williams in this city on
the night of May I6 His friends and relatives
in this city have attempted TO conceal the
facts of his death and gave out the report that
he died suddenly of natural causes. The coro-
rendered a verdict of accidental death.
Relatives of Mr.. Wheelwiight tonight con-
ceded that he had committed suicide. Be-
fore his death he was Respondent over his fail
ure 70 carry out plan of establishing 9
Washington club for the entertainment
of visitors the worlds fair
from the state of Washington. Some of
the most prominent men in Washington had
paid their fees aud become members OF the
club. When his plans failed Mr.. Wheeiwright
felt the matter so keenly that he took bis life
rather than face the outcome.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
Two LOVERS FIGHT.
An Unromantic Conclusion to an Affair of
the Heart.

An Unromautic Conclusion to an Affair of
the Heart.
HUNTINGToN, May 2S.-I Special. "A
sensational encounter took place last
night Elmer Crist recently came to
unmarried, but while in Warsaw he be-
came the lover OF Miss 0rpha Philpott,
and they became engaged since Crist came
here.
Miss Philpott has suspected him OF be-
ing unfaithful to his engagement, so she
came here several DAYS ago. and has since
been playing detective unknown to Crist
Last evening after supper she was on the
street doing the part of a detective. 1t
was not until very late hour that her
efforts were fruitful. Then il was that she
came upon Elmer and Lizzie StOffel, aud
a charge was made. hand to-hand en-
counter ensued. and just how severe it
was will probably never be known outside
OF the principals. One person states that
Miss Philpott carried a weapon that would
have added good deal to the proceedings
If she could have gotten a chance TO use
IL. 1t is also stated that she carried marks
on her throat and body TO show how
serious wac the second engagement with
her lover. She at once sought police
man, who went with her and awakened
Prosecutor Cook and Mayor Dugan for
the purpose OF having Crist arrested.
They arrived at the prosecutors Office at
midnight. While the papers were being
prepared Miss Philpott excused herself
for a moment. saying that she wanted to
step into the Grand View hotel and would
return at once.
She did not come back. aud the men
went home. after waiting until . o'clock
this morning. Since then nothing has
been seen of either Miss PhilpOtI, Miss
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31

The "fad" of beer drinking may look
trivial. 1t is followed by the q fad " of
kidney disease, as a direct consequence.
And that is not trivial. That means the
grave and is solemn. The situation
would be truly alarming and threaten
the extinction of the race were it not
for two things.
1. There is always hope of reforma-
ton in the hearts of the people. When
the dangerous increase of kidney dis
ease is sufficiently sounded, there will
be reform. This will assure future
generations.
Q. AS to the afflicted of to-day,
knowledge of DIR. Fenner's Kidney and
Baclkache Cure will restore all who are
adroit enough to resort TO its use before
it is too late. Also cures female weak
ness, heart disease, rheumatism and all
blood diseases. IL will neither deceive
nor disappoint. If in need take bottle
home with you to-day. Delays are
dangerous. Money refunded if salts
faction not given
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
FIRE ladies SAIL.
Nine From Kansas City Going Abroad
TO Attend the Congress.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Among the passen-
gers on the City o! Rome. which sailed for Eu-
rope today. were nine sturdy fire laddies from
Kansas City. Mo. The men were picked from
the Kansas City fire department to attend the
international fire brigades congress which is to
be held in Agricultural hall. London, June II to
June 10 inclusive. They have taken with
them one of the latest types of water tower
and the Kansas City crack team of horses,
Joe and Dan. which have bona fide record of
l 2-5 seconds hitch. The men will stop at
several OF the larger cities of this country
on their return from abroad and will give
exhibitions. They will visit the worlds fair.
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that every child takes readily.
2. They're perfectly easy in their
action no gripping, no disturbance.
3. Their effects last. There's no
reaction afterwards. They regulate or
cleanse the system, according to size
of dose.
4. They're the cheapest, for they're
guaranteed to give satisfaction, or your
money is returned. You pay only for
the good you get.
5. Put up in glass-are always fresh.
6. They cure Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Bilious Attacks, Sick or Bilious
Headaches, and all arrangements of the
liver. stomach and bowels.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
AN OLD JOKE AGAIN.

a Young Attorney Joins in n Hunt for the
Mystical Snipe.
WAsmSGToS. May 27.-[Special. For
several days past several young men have
been telling Henry Bordinett of the fine
snipe hunting three miles north OF the
city, and the young attorney expressed q
desire to 90 out with the boys some bright
night and catch mess or two.
Last night a merry party, with Mr..
Bordinett as the central figure, took TO
the swamps in quest OF snipe. After
reaching the snipins grounds the victim
was given a sack and candle and located
at station where the snips do usually
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
MR.. TRENCK WELCOME.
He May Visit jackson County and Pos
Notices of Reward.

He May Visit jackson County and Post
Notices of Reward.
To THE EDIToR-Slr: II Mr.. Fred
Trenck of Indianapolis is DESTROYS of com
ing to Seymour and posting notices of a
reward for the detection of the guilty
parties that lynched his son he can come
with the positive assurance that he will
not be molested but will be kindly
treated.
The people OF Jackson county are not
the kind OF barbarians that some persons
would like to have the outside world be-
lieve.
The truth is that crime in every form is
as widely rampant in the larger populous
centers in Indiana as in this county, pop.
ulation considered. JACKSON.
Seymour, Nav %.
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Will cure you.

revised statutes for disabilities of service origin
was substituted by order No. 164 for the rating
provided under the act OF 1890. The order
having resulted in error, second error
naturally followed, and the inability of the aD-
plicsnt to perform manual labor was not taken
into consideration. In word. the act OF June
a, 1890, was changed and suspended by order
No. 164, as cor strued by your office, and by
practice that ne elected to take into oonsidera-
ton the ability of she applicant to perform
manual labor.
The decision is signed by John NJ. Rey-
nolds. assistant secretary of state.
Secretary Smith, in another communi-
cation to the commissioner OF pensions,
says that it hardly is necessary 10 present
argument or to support by authority the
proposition that neither the secretary nor
the commissioner can, by order or prac-
tice. supersede an act of congress, and he,
therefore, directs hereafter the practice Of
the Office conform to the law.
The Days Nominations.
The president today made the following
appointments:
Wendell A. Anderson of Wisconsin. to be
onsulgeneral of the United States at Mon
treal,
John B. Riley of New York. to be consul
general of the United States at Ottawa, Can.
Jacob Sleeper Of Massachusetts,, to be secre-
tary OF legation and cons al general OF the
United States at Bogota, Colombia.
Province Mccormick of Virginia, to be an
Indian inspector.
George c. Wendell Of Arizona. TO be CON-
missioner on the worlds Columbian commits
sion, vice William X. Meade, resigned.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
BIG COAL FIRM ASSIGNS.
Chicago Company with Indebtedness
In Indiana Fails.

CHICAGO, May 2S.-Weaver. Betz & Co.,
one of the largest coal firms in Chica 90,
have been forced TO the wall. The liabili-
ties. consisting principally of indebtedness
for coal throughout Ohio. Indiana and IL
linois, will reach 100000.
FosroRA. o.. May 2s.-N. Portz & Co.,
n Portz d @. Foster, the predecessors
OF the Fostoria brass and iron works COM
pany, assigned to ]. ID. Mcdonnell at 10
o'clock last night. Liabilities, $4,000;
assets considerably more.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
SUGAR REFINERY BURNS.
Destruction of the Baltimore at Loss
of Over a Million.

BALTIMORE, May 2S.-The Baltimore
sugar refinery was started in 1891. In
1892 it shut down for remodeling. Tomor-
row it was to have been reopened,
but today it was destroyed by fire.
The estimated damage is over Sl,0O0,000.
The plant cost S1.3O0,0OO to build. The
insurance on the property is said to as9re-
gate between S30O.000 and 100000. the
bulk of which was placed IN New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-31
THREE FOLD CRIME
Murder and Arson Fol-
lowed by Suicide.
Huntington County Re-
cords a Horrible Affair.
ROANOKE'S BIG SENSATION.
Christian Habagoz First Cuts
His Wife's Throat.
He Then Sets Fire to His Home
and Kills Himself.
ROANOKE'S BIG SENSATION.
Christian Habagoz First Cuts
His Wife's Throat.
He Then Sets Fire to His Home
and Kills Himself

How the Crime Was Discovered
NeighbOrs Gather and Find the
Wife with Her Throat Cut and Her
Bed on Fire-The Roof Falls In and
the Charred Remains Of the MUIR
derer Seen-The Knife That Fell
with the Remains from the Garrett
Crime.
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How He whipped His Uncle.

COLUMBUS, May 2S.-[special. IA fight
occurred here yesterday between two
noted horsemen of this state, Scott and
Edward Dickerson. The former has been
at the Driving park here for some time
with some horses be had in training. The
latter arrived here at $50 from Louisville
He is a nephew OF the former. He hired
horse and buggy and informed several
parties that he was going to whip the life
out of his uncle. Scott Dickerson After
he reached the Driving park he proceeded
to a stable, occupied by his uncle and as.
saulted him. The fight was fierce one,
but short, and Edward Dickerson, who
came ninety miles TO whip his uncle, is
now in the city hospital for repairs. his
head and face being badly lacerated, and
il is feared he has internal injuries.
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+. III. NIilburn's suicide.

CHICAGO, May Psf. H. Milburn COM
mitted suicide today by cutting his throat
with a razor. A letter found in his room
is thought to explain the cause of the sui
eide. 1t is dated at Jacksonville. ILL.,,
May &c, 1898. In it the writer tells his
son that he cannot send him any money.
as il required. 20 use his own words, "aIl
my pitiful income to support my family,
which is with me at Jacksonville"