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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
There was a lively game OF "Re

There WAS a lively game OF ''Rew'
eomb,' IL game invented by MISS
Baer on tie Powell lawn on We'd
nesday afternoon. The Colds won
the first game and tic Greens the
second. The captain Of the Colds
had the longer reach OF t!'e two
captains.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
WE IsEAE

That some one came very near
catching him.
That some one is very anxious 10
bo noljte to the writer Of eve hear
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

Hammar's Prepared Paint IN gallo
,caps at 81 ,05 at Mumlorl's Drug Store
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

We have letter postmarEeo
Wakefield which has no signature
to it, and as it is our rule not to
publish any communications unless
the author sigue it, therefore we
have consigned it to the waste
basket. You can write under any
nom.de-plume YOU wish and We Will
withhold your uame, but it must DE
on the letter so as to guarantee good
faith.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
FOR Sale.
Straved or GGolen,

On Saturday, June q, 1885, from Jake
Dido's plantation, eight or nine miles from
Eayou Sara, light sorrcl horse, blaze i'll face
That runs over tie nostril and hangs ov-
or the LETT eye. Ono Of his hind feet,
white. Between his cars, trimmed NAME,
and back where tho collar works. Any
information concerning same, will be
gratefully received by
Care of N. B.:lidtllc,
st Francisyillc, Lii.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
Normal Notes.

Monday; SIcsyrs. Hines, Pickles
Stephens and Tru''ean with Miss
Tnuz.n aud Miss Bessie Leake
and Supt- G. W. Newman, went TO
Star Hill where MeSsrs. Pickles
and Uimes|ectu:ed to-. large an
dience. Judging Ircn tie enth''-
siasm, all were we'll pleased with
lhe lecture, while hose who went
ont there spoke very highly OF the
courtesy shown them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

On Tuesday, Rev. DR.. Dons!aS
entertained The faculty at lunch.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

This has bcen ii week OF merit
ment for the Normal, especially the
faculty.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

!, another column will be found
.tAs sad" Of the we'll know" r. y. y.
1 Institute, Jackson, La Parents
.o,templalinssendins 'oa"sn''
.ers to scho OIL, will do well to con-
slider this one.
s,, line Of Bujst's Garden Seed t"r-
-. cabbage etc. Just received at MUM
ford's Drug Store
There was quite a large Wedding
Marty from the Summer s''o 90
n,o.ent at y wedding III the Clerk
. If on Monday. The Chief Dep
nty was presiding official of the
ocr,sjo,,, and performed the ONCE
IN q sedate and lisnifed style
Ask vour neiy,bor which is the pes 3
machine in quality, lishtncss and 'u'aol'
,tv The general answers, the l'sn'-r"h
,;no Nav Hos,c, which has justly becom
~. oI ladies' favorite machine in this parish
zRo wise and bny 10 other, $50 cash OF Il
,;,,ur,, terms on the installmeMt plan.
r,r sale ut Frey hams upper store.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

y, T. ". Rayuham one of:o"'
., % citizens, continues the
,e t:'s If nrogress by making some
' ,a,oa repairs to his house
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

The exercises IN "physic"' i1,'l'
c,,ionN attracted Numerous spccta
tors to py'hian Hall every day dur
lug this, week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
ul'st.ilIs'

Miss Clara Bacr lcctnTeA to the
ladies' at the Court House at 5 ?.
IN. Wednesday. Oar "New Nom-
AN" reporter has not sent ~ he'
COPY on the talk, and so VIC eau
give only this brief No!!cc.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

-,.n MOTHERS find help
u kHEoSod's Sarsaparilla, which chs gives ives
Ill r nsre blood, a good appetite ana
t nsw and needed STRENGTH
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
.aTTRUE DEMo y...s-s.E

1zf7Egn pn1!oo141:
/. religious Notices
(lf services at Star h' ,'' CO. "
md sunday in ever; 1h i,%''' Sunday Il, p in
se ceenaut Baptist :, ! vH. ,,"
81 S. month, Rev. !: ~
a''D Roman Catholic Church
Wary Of Mt Carmel ST. m r1aHssI Rsy.
Nj St. m Sunday OF ever! ino"'N'
Father ,tp Ceens' l''>S
,;.t services at Bayo" Sara
ns' ',tn Sunday ofeacA month at \ a.
's1TI II and 1880 NJ
T1sle'v was dance at Mrs: Gays
one night last week: :. :,
1-v ouarters and slippers IL
TEL LADIES .av inst received at F. H. len
r. black Oh '.o sool line OF chldrcn's shoes
ga liueus and white cn'''''''e'
:z,l communications have
'AM .,,,'. ,'' ,.. 'at ss''
OBSERVING cANrnon, the b, best ~. n II" t
pntsn r and disinfectaut only % cent
;Asl ~ pound at u"mrora's Drugstore.
VEL Mr. .' y; w. c n1, continues til
CASH. 'ent'fp, : ,'.eorrxs by making som
.aeleu repairs to his house.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
On Friday night those who were

On Friday night those who were
at Pythiau Hall had another even
ing's entertainment. First on Il e
programme was ~ chorus, "Li!o Is
So Gay" Miss Jennie Carney re,
cited "Flossio l,ane's Marriage"
aud Miss Corime Harrison played
uObcro,.' Prof. Pickles was the
e'tra.ton Of the evening iii h'S
talk on :Providing for the fnS''ct
Generation" pretac"d by humo'
and poetry.
a classic chorns Otherwise b''ow'
as . "mcdley7 closed Ne pro
graMMe.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

,.rxc CAMrHOE, the bes1 '''''o'
PREShN> and djs;nfectant only % cents
.por po"n'' at ,,umrord's Drugstore.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

,,;.s; low quarters am" s, II Pc 49,. IN
''ss s '' Also good line Of chil1rens shoes
s st,.s ,;n n and white cm'roiaeri'SeAs'p
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25
DELICIOUS Notices
at Hill.

71sre' was a dane" It, at MIS- ''S >
,;oht last week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-07-25

several communications nave
oe''' ..,od outthis week as they
.rriyed too late.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
sc 81 schooI Ruildinea

Liberty school house, at the corner OF
Fourth and Liberty streets. VIII be sold
on the ground at public auction to the
highest bidder. at o'clock %. M Sat
urday. May 80, 1896 Terms. Ona-haIf
cash. or certified check at time Of sale,
balance when bill of sale is given
Also Sealed bids viii be received ait
this Office until o'clock p m. Monday.
June 1. for the one story brick school
house in the northwest part of the
First ward Terms A certified check
for half the amount of the bid, enclosed
with the bid, and balance when bin OF
sale is given
The purchaser OF each building viii
remove all MATERIAL from lots in time
specified. The right to reject all bids is
reserved
By order Of Board Of Education
J. H. SQUIRES.
Chairman Building Com
H. W FARMS WORTH.
Clerk Of Board of Education.
Office Board Of Education, Topeka
May Is, 1895.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

18Th REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
The Republicans OF the 36th Repre-
sentative district of Shawnee county,
Kansas, win hold a primary election,
under the Crawford county system,
Saturday, May 23rd, 1886. in accordance
with the law governing said primary
elections. to select a candidate for rep
resentatiVe to the 36th representative
district. and members OF the district
central committee.
said election TO be held under the
Crawford county Austria liam ballot sys-
tenn. and subject to the same rules and
regulations as set forth ~ the Shawnee
county Republican central committee
relative 10 primary elections
A. K RODGERS Chairman.
F. II. FOSTER Secretary
36th Republican District Committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
ANTS. RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AD-
VERTISEMENTS
sITuATIoNs WANTEp-FREE

are you In need Of woFz2 II SO. you are az
ubersv TO use these columns for assistance In
fhaf direction. While this notice appears the
STATE JouRl7Ar. win publish free On Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka OF Kansas
Te0rle. AM notices OF Situations wanted. r mot
exceeding fve lines. OF thirty-aTe words. in
fene9h. provided that ali advertisements Of that
nature are handed in previous 70 ten O'Clock
saturday morning. also On Wednesday. Anurs-
DAY and Friday. an advertising Of this class
handed in by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
40 advertisements Of this nature 70 be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays No o'-i-
cation IS incurred on the par5 Of the advertiser
No worthy and needy man Of woman need hest
tate 10 take advantage Of mis- offer. 10 one n
business OF having employment Is expected p
take advantageof Dc. but an others are invited
% avail themselves freely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

and with but a few dollars in his peck
cts started in to win the modest compe-
tency which he now enjoys
Mr.. Mount proved to be a successful
farmer and soon developed talent fer
public speaking so that his services
came to be much in demand as a lee
turer in agricultural colleges and before
farmers institutes In 1884 he was
chosen one Of the speakers on Granger
day at Chautauqua, where he addressed
10, 600 people. He has also been some
what prominent in state politics. In
1883 he entered what was thought to
be a hopeless race for state senator, but
was elected by a majority Of coo. IN
1890 he again led a forlorn hope as con
gressional candidate, but went down IN
the general defeat Of his party. Mr..
Mount at present holds the position Of
president Of the Indiana Highway I'M
proVement association
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
FARMS FOR EXCHANGE.
A aUsgRNAToRlAL CANDIDATE.
The Career Of James A. Mount In War
Agriculture and Politics


Agriculture and Politics
James A Mount, the Republican
nominee for governor of Indiana. Is
known throughout the state as the farm
er candidate, not alone because he lives
on a farm and wears whiszers on his
chin, but because he is particularly in
terested In matters agricultural He
was born IN Montgomery county. Ind,
March %, 1913. He was raised on a
farm, where he had to work hard. and
had meager school advantages In 1852
he enlisted in the army and served
throughout the war, being part Of the
time IN the famous Wilder brigade. He
was in many battles and has a good record
as a private. After the close Of the war
he took a two years course at Lebanon
academy, where he completed his edu-
cation he married Miss Kate A. Boyd,
who graduated In the same class. He
rented a farm, stock and implements
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
18th REPREsEgTAIIvE DISTRICT

The Republicans of the 37th represen-
tatfve district Of Shawnee county. kan
sas. viii hold a primary election under
the Crawford county system, Saturday.
Nay 23rd 1896. in accordance with the
law governing primary elections. to Sc
Iect q candidate for representative of
the 37th representative district and
members of the district central commit
tee
said election to be held under the
Crawford county Australian ballot sys-
tenn. and subject to the same rules and
regulations as set forth by the Shawnee
county Republican central committee
relative to primary elections
c. H. TITUS Chairman.
T. r LARIhIER, Secretary.
S7th Republican District Central Com
mittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

A Republican at the Oklahoma City
convention arose and Indignantly said to
the chairman. Young man, I was a Re
publican before you were born. -
The chairman came back shut upi
will be a Republican when you are dead
Sit P'-Enid Wave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

Eureka KAN Sept. "A. '95--Hand
Medicine Co ssDr. Hands Collie Cure
gave nay baby great relief She is nine
months old and rested better last night
than she ever has. 7 can testify to its
virtues with a good conscience. Mrs j.
Perry" Mothers. ask some mother who
has used this remedy about it, DR.
Hands remedies for children never dis
appoint. Sold by all druggists for .
cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

THE most curious thing in the world, p
began Bixiey.
''Hushi' h0arsely whispered the hOr-
rifed Junkins with a gesture toward the
door. "She's in the next room. New
York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

The best saIve In the world for Cuts.
Bruises Sores Ulcers salt Rheurn.
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands.
Chilblains COrns. and all skin EruD-
tons and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required III is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price . cents per box For sale BY J.
K Jones. Fifth and Kansas Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
WY suaer wlth Nal de aEsr2

'sThe best preventive for seasicknsss. p
says the Manayunk Philosopher, is TO
climb a tall tree and stay there till the
voyage is over. Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

Jaoky Gust back from his first day sc
aehool)-Oh, seIool is a jolly place Aunty
Maud was never 50 happy in all lny
Lfe
Ton Il ike is even De69eF tomorrow.
Jaeky.'
.sTomor7ow9 Have I got to go again
tomorrow
Why net, sinee you're so happy there2''
All, yes, but I don't want to make a
habit Of 1t, you know Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20


81 ALLEN Practical Plumber -6 years exc
--e perlelce- personal attention given TO all
WQr5- steam and hos water 1rrars work guar
Anleeo- ol6 Kansas ave. Bell Tel ssE. Res gzE
North Topeka ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

Bicycle repairing. lock. key and gun
work at Terry Stanord's. los z. Fifth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

we can Iaunder ladies' shirtwaists 10
suit the most critical customer. Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West
Eiehrh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

We do mending and sew on buttons
free OF charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
PREsENTATITE AND COMMITS
SIONER PRIMARIES.
y

The Republicans of the 35th Repre-
sentative District of Shawnee county,
Kansas. will hold a primary election
under the Crawford county system.
Saturday. May 23rd. 1886. in accordance
with the law governing primary cleo
tons for the purpose of selecting q
candidate for county commissioner and
representative of this district and
members of the district central commit
tee.
said election to be held under the
Crawford county Australian ballot sys-
tenn and subject to the same rules and
regulations as set forth by the Shawnee
county Republican central committee
relative to primary elections
g. N HOL1IES, Chairman
J. W SWARTZ. Secretary
35th District Committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

Blotches, Pimples, Scrofulous Sores
and all humors OF the blood and skin
VIII succunb to Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker.It positively has no
equal Every bottle guaranteed. Ask
your popular druggist for it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
ron saLEREAL ESTATE.


TOR SALE OR EXCHAN GE-Several mod
II ern residences On van Buren, street.. Har-
risou street. Tyler street. Polk street, Taylor
street Fillmore street, VIII take farms OF prop
errv 1n smaller town. / have Is properties in
Tnursron Place Martin & Dennis. Au Durnuale.
Cazland I.owlnan Hill. TO close out for mort
gage. want offers. Have small properties TO
exchange for larger and assume mo rrgage OF
nav cash difference. Clear city property and
cash for merchandise f have buyers for snaps
la inside city property. 5000 to $500. Do you
want to sell. see me QLlek- Barnes. Al5 East 4ln
sd Harrison Phone. ONCE. IA, residence, 29I.
NOR REAL ESTATE OF rental property see
1T Benedict & Co., col Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

UNDERTANERS & EMBRLMERS
~-~-----~-~------~~~~-----
GEO B- PALMER Funeral supply %. and
~ funeral director ONCE sQ9 Kansas ave-.
les 1921 y an blran. once Tel l45. residence
tel. s7-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
1Eissouri Paeiae.

TOPEKA & FIT. SCOTT ACCOM-. No. 2s5
Leave Topeka -.---- -------- 500 a. IN
TOPEKA & Fl. SCOTT ACCOM-. No 2ss
Arrive Topeka ---- .--------- $50 p. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20
aMNnuNcFnaENre.

aNNOUNCEW ENTS
FRANK FTFNTT MIG rs p caud date for COM
L missioner from the First district su1iec
e The Republican primaries 20 be held May
a Fl VANCE IS p candidate for the noml-
EAs nation for fudge of Tire district court. sub
fecf 20 the Republican primaries
" n. aTcEearer is q candidate for represent
lie alive from the Thirty-siXth district. sub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

CCRNlCE g. ROOFING WORKS.
DOBERT SANDSTROM. IIO West sixth 81.
Tin and iron roofing. All kinds OF metal
Wo rs. Improved, systems Tor warming and
Veuulatng schools churches and residences
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-20

- Contractors for plumbing and heating We
guarantee satisfactory work and moderate
prices. Tel 50T-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-17
Obituary.

Arthur w. Crawford was born in
Morgan Co., o., August 7th, 1884, and
died at Coal Run, Washington Co., O.,
April 18th, 1896. Aged 81 years, mo.
and 5 days. His early childhood was
spent in Morgan Co.; later he removed
with his parents to Noble Co. where he
resided until about 1859 when he locat-
ed at Coal Run, where he resided until
the time of his death, with the excep-
tion of three years spent in the late re-
bellion,
He was married to Harriet S. Roach,
August 30th, 1860. To this union six
children were born, two sons and four
daughters, one of whom has preceded
him. Mr.. Crawford was a kind indul-
gent husband and father, always ready
and willing to administer to the wants
of those by whom he was surrounded.
He leaves to mourn his loss, widow,
daughters, sons, 2 sisters, brother
and host of friends.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-17

fective in point of refinement and sani-
tary cleanth. For meditation or re-
pose from business they luxuriate in
the putresceat inwardness OF mud
hole, though tourists, in their lucid
moments assure us the Gauley river
contingency, are addicted to an i'm
moderate inside use Of ivory soap-this
is not soap "ad" (See "Three Weeks
on Gauley River" p 95.) Their origin
has not been fully established, but is
conceded by many to antedate the
Adamses of Eden notoriety, and though
their genera has from time to time
been greatly disseminated by Cincin-
natl, Chicago and other yicissitudes,
they are still in the push, and their
heraldic ensigns armorial still bear a
razorback couchant and the legend,
"Root Hog or Die" iA ..ss
CHARLESTON, w. VA. II 'sS
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-17
Announcements.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
EDITOR LEADER:-Please announce thename
of George A. Shapley, OF Grandview as a can
didate for the ONCE Of Sheriff, subject to the
will OF Convention. HIS FRIENDS.
EDITOR LEADRR:-Please state in the Leader
that Christopher j. Pfaff of Adams township,
will be a candidate before the county conven-
tion for the office of Sheriff. VOTERS.
EDITOR LEADER: VIII you kindly an.
nounce that the undersigned will be a candi-
date for the office OF Sheriff, subject to the will
of the Republican convention to be held in
May. JOHN S. McCALLIsTER.
gB-EDIToR LEADER:-Please announce in
your paper that the undersigned will be a
candidate for the office of Sheriff of Washing
ton County, subject to the will of the Republi-
can County convention to be held May Goth.
CHARLES PAPE.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-17
THE MARKETS.

-.-- CIScISNATr, April tG
FLoua-sprins patent % 550a 10; spring
fancy, S3i5933o: spring family. s27582 90:
winter patent 81 1908 co. fancy. 80 soaa IS;
family. " 7Saa 90; extra. g s5a2 60; low grade,
81 OoGe 30; rye. northwestern, g.. a.5oDa 65; do
city, o. eo027o
WHEAT-sales: No. red. track, 74c; do,
74Ac; sample rcd. track, 69c.
CoBs-Sales: No 3 mixed, track, sie; No,
mixed, track. Siko; No. e white mixed,
track, Siho: No white. track slMc.
OATS Sales: No. niIed. track, 23c.
RYE--Sales: No 2 track. 40.
Hoos-Selsct butchers, Sa55o 90: fair to
good packers, o. 4O0s IS; fair to good light,
eab0Ga75; common and roughs. e2 i0aa4 40
CArTLn-Fair TO good shippers, s32saI 90:
good 10 choice butchers, o. 65G3a9J: tair "a
medium butchers. ga lo0a 90; common u boQ
a60 u
SHEEP AND LAhBs-Shssp--Extras So 7Ssn
8 so; good 70 choice. O. s51a %; common to fair,
eab0oae6 Lsmbs-Extras, M76; good "a
choice, Aas6b4 o5: common 70 fair. q s0nA is,
-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-04-17
CONDENSED NEWS

Gathered From All Parts of the Country
by Telegraph.
Shocks of earthquake were felt We'd
nesday in Orte and Florence, but no
damage was done.
The Spanish newspapers supporting
the ministry deny the truth of the re-
ports that q political crisis is impend-
ing.
The Fourth district (Me.) republican
convention met Wednesday and re-
nominated Mr.. Boutelle by acclama-
ton.
A dispatch from Havana to the Mad
rid impartial says that the insurgents
have hanged 90 Spaniards in the Sagua
district.
The president Wednesday sent to the
senate the nomination of Leo Berg
holz, of New York, to be counsel at
Erzeroum, Armenia.
A landslide has occurred at Trubbacb
as the result Of continued rains in that
section of Switzerland. The damage to
property is very heavy.
Rev. Geo. p. Knapp, the American
missionary who was recently expelled
from Bitlis by the Turkish authorities,
has arrived at Aleppo in good health.
Ex-President Harrison has consented
to preside at the college students con-
test of the Northern Oratorical league,
which is to be held at the Auditorium,
Chicago, May l.
At Winstead, Ct, Bertha Halxins,
aged IL, and Alice Woodina, aged o,
were burned to death in fire in the
home of their grandfather, Nelson
Bishop, with whom they lived.
The Corriere Napoli urges that the
Italian government either abandon
Kassala or have England compensate
Italy for the latter's retention of that
place, which is solely to England's ad-
vantage
The Farmers bank, of Maitland, Mo-,
was robbed by three masked men, who
blew the safe open and secured 81, 900
in silver. The robbers stole a team and
wagon and hauled the silver away.
There is no clew to the robbers.
Victor Oscar Tilgner, the celebrated
Austrian sculptor, died in Vienna
Thursday from a stroke of apoplexy.
His death occurred only few days be-
fore the time fixed for the unveiling Of
his mastefpiecS, . monument to Mozart,
he was in bis 59d year.
The delegation Selected by the demo-
cratic state convention held in Denver,
Col, Wednesday, to represent the party
in the national convention at Chicago,
carry with them but one resolution,
that being demand for the restora.
tion of the coinage Of silver.
Edward S. Richards fled suit for
81, 100000 damages in the federal court,
Chicago, Wednesday against the Grand
Trunk railroad, alleging infringement
on his patent grain transferring appa-
ratus The bill complains that the rail-
road is using his invention without pay
ing him any royalty.