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business Embarrassments.

BRUNSWICK, Ca. Jan. 25.-Wiliam D
Wheelwright & Co., the largest lumber anc
cross-tie dealers in the Southwest, closed
their establishment this evening under at.
tachments aggregating over $1,000. The
liabilities are estimated at 100000. Theil
annual business in Brunswick amounted &c
half a million. The. creditors are in New
York and elsewhere.
CLARKESDALE. Miss, Jan. 25.-The
Clarkesdale Bank and Trust Company made
a partial assignment to Walter p. Hol-
land this morning. 1t is thought all de-
positors will be paid. The liabilities te
other banks amount to $4,000 including
s. 200 to the Louisville Banking Company
and $1,000 to the Chemical National Of New
York.
CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-The Wagg-Anderson
Wooden Company, one Of the largest of its
kind in the West was closed by the sheriff
to-day on judgments aggregating over
$4,000. The failure is attributed to poor
collections and unexpected demand by banks
holding past-due notes. The assets are
placed at S35O,0O0 and liabilities at $27o, 600.
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NICE LITTLE STORY,
Hut II Has Several signs Of Not Being
True.

Washington Post.
Here's a bit of story for the people who
and has the rare merit OF truth. Miss
Banks tells it-Miss Banks, the clever
American girl whose newspaper methods
wrote Campaigns OF Curiosity" There
was certain young American girl In Lon
don who had come over with only the
to keep II the SV %on away .n Sac hadn't the
easiest time in the world. let me tell you
of an editor who had bought stun" OF
her. The great man was busy, but as she
insisted on seeing him she was allowed to
s ser sae hd BUNDLE Of pSe sda
read It, and at once. Oddly enough, he
consented. 1t was a. story.
writer who purchased a typewriting ma
chine or the installment plan. All went
well till the final payment OF one pound
was due. She hadn't the money, and
couldn't get it, Twice the eople who sold
the machine gave her additional time. AT
last they sent man TO take IL away. AT
wait just two hours. She gave him some
thing to read and she wheedled him a
little and he offered to wait SO she sat
down at the machine and ratified on a
pathetic story of her own struggles with
fate and OF her fruitless efforts TO raise
money to pay for the typewriter when
she finished she put on her bonnet ana
went to a newspaper office, sold the story.
and brought back the money I'm time TO save
the machine. 1t was prettily told story.
and a pathetic one.
by Jove," said the editor as he finished
reading il. ST always> said you could do
fiction, but you never would. Come round
next week and I'll let you know whether
we'll publish It,"
The girl hesitated.
IF you please" she said. won't you de-
"Why?' asked the editor I'm surprise.
"Well," said the girl. you see the man
who came after the typewriter IS waiting
for the money"
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New York Times.
Carl Hertz, the illusonist. who is mys-
tifying the audiences I'm the Music Hall OF
Olympia, was talking the other day OF
some Of the accidents that sometimes spoil
ut was in Nashville, Tenn" he said.
that ] experienced a real knock-down
blow. ! was performing the well-known
trick OF passing marked coiE into the
center OF an uncut orange. At least, that's
what a good many people thought i was
doing. / used a silver dollar. and empha-
sized the trick by passing the coin into
the pocket Of some boy whom / had en-
ticed on to the stage.
'I will openly confess that the boy had
dollar had its FELLOW in IN" one previously pre- o
pared by me. One night, as / was enter
ing the theater. looked around for a
ing. picked boy and promised TO pass
him in IL he would follow my instructions.
am eonjuror.' 1 said. 4 want you
sers pocket. III get You a seat in the front
row. When i ask for somebody TO come
on the stage you must come. Then will
ask you to produce the dollar
THE boy promised everything. and. after
making arrangements for him at the door.
! left him. When / was ready for the doll
sitting open-mouthed In the front row.
had prevailed upon another member of the
audience TO lend me a dollar marked ex-
IT passed that borrowed dollar into the
orange, cut the fruit open, and out dropped
the coin. Then i went on:
And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will
perform a still more difficult feat / have
passed that dollar into an orange. Now I
will ask some member Of the audience to
step on the stage. and, without going any
where near him. i will pass the same dol
lar, marked, as you have seen, into his
right-hand trousers pocket
True to his bargain, the boy stepped to-
the stage. 1 stepped opposite him, and
asked:
:" Now. sir. have you ever seen me be-
foreT
mo. SIR was the answer
II have here dollar 1 continues. Z
am going TO pass it into your right-hand
trousers pocket. One-two-three-gol'
IT made the proper magician's pass. and
smiled confidently upon my audience.
Now / said to my assistant, put
your hand into your right-hand trousers
pocket, and give me the dollar
The boy looked a bit sheelish but he
dived his fist down. Then, TO my unutter-
able horror. he produced handful OF sill
yer, and said:
1--WE only got 90 cents OF IL left. sir
ct went out In hurry and took drink :"
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NOTES FROM VENEZUELA.
Message from President Cleveland to
President Crespo.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a special to the
World from Carcas, Venezuela, says: Cen
eral George Uselar has arrived from the
United States and has delivered TO Presi-
dent Crespo a message from President
Cleveland asking the people of Venezuela
10 refrain from violence during the present
crisis.
A Paris cable reports that the American
commission has invited England and Vene-
zuela to participate in the boundary inquiry.
In an interview DR.. Rojas. Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, authorized the announce
ment that Venezuela would gladly assist
the commission, and will place at its dis
posal the official records. Venezuela has "A
committee collecting data from the libra
ries in Carcas and soon will be ready to
present its case.
Another Paris cable reports that the
English press is incensed at the pretensions
of the American committee and that Colon
ial Secretary Chamberlain says that. though
England is Isolated, she mas sufhcient
strength TO assert her rights.
Nicholas BfidIe, the correspondent here
for the New York Herald. has made a sworn
complaint before the American minister of
arrest. He was taking photographs in the
streets of Laguayra, and was thought to be
an English spy seeking information in re-
gard to the Notifications. The authorities
OF Laguayra refused to accept his explana-
ton, although he was identified by a colonel
in the Venezuelan army He was taken un-
der escort to Macuto, where President Cres-
DO Is, and there he was released.
Seniors Urdnetta and Mendoza fought a
duel with swords, and both were wounded,
thought neither was seriously hurt.
II the story that ex-Presiient Guzman
Blanco has sent letter to President Crespo
saying that he is too old to fight, but Offer
ing 81, GOO, 900 to aid Venezuela against Eng
land were true, the government here would
have published the letter Immediately for
political reasons.
The Diaro de Caracas. semi-official organ.
brands General Domingos Monas as trait
or. 1t says the recent revolution was or
ganized with money paid him by the present
government.
Reports come from western points on the
coast that the revolutionists are still active
there, and that General Recart is trying to
drive the guerrillas into the swamps.
Editor Simon Barcelo, an American now
In prison, formerly was warm friend OF
President Crespo. He publishes in FL ITEM
pc letter strongly denouncing the govern
ment and asking for the reasons why he is
confined. He demands a lawful trial.
The question of Englnd treating directly
with Venezuela on the subject of the Gui-
ana boundary is discussed at length In the
press The general impression is that to do
so would be discourteouS to the American
commission.
The official Gazette accredits DR.. Pietriz
as minister to Germany and Spain, and Is
informed on good authority that there is TO
be a renewal of diplomatic relations with
France and Belgium which were severed
by President Crespo disrnissing the minis
tiers of those countries last April for propos-
ing a mixed tribunal to pass upon foreign
claims against Venezuela.
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Court News mt Button.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


BLUFFTON, Ind, Jan. 25.-The jury in
the case of the State on the part of John
Zimmerman against Ferdinand Effinger, ex-
ecutor, returned verdict to-day in favor
of plaintiff for $3.50. after a four weeks
trial. The suit involved $500, which amount
it was alleged the executor had defaulted
during his management of the estate. The
jury was required to bring in a special ver-
dict which consisted of four hundred inter-
rogatories, and it took them about sixty
five hours to deliberate.
The Baldwin heirs have entered suit for
possession of property in the business por-
ton of Montpelier, estimated to be worth
$4,000. Abel Baldwin, the founder of the
town, laid Ii out like that of Montpelier,
VT, setting aside certain corners of GER
tain blocks in the original plat for park
purposes under conditions which his heirs
now claim have not been complied with.
The allegations of the complaint are that
a real estate agent succeeded in getting
quit-claim deeds from the heirs for the
park lots. the object claimed by them be-
ing to clear titles. These deeds really con-
veyed the land, and the heirs now see their
blunder and assert that their consent to
the deeds was secured by fraudulent rep
reservations and without a valuable con-
sideration. They now want the court to
set aside the conveyance.
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Indiana Notes.

The Shelby County Agricultural Associa-
ton has elected the following officers: Pres-
dent, Squire S. Van Pelt; secretary, L. K.
Stroup; treasurer, Henry Doble.
bud" Goodman, wanted for forgery COM
mitted at Muncie several weeks ago, was ar
rested at Richmond Friday, and is in Jail
now at Muncie. He says he will turn States
evidence and IL a couple of very prom
inent young men will be arrested for doing
the forgery. The amount of the forgery was
only $26.
The recent heavy rains have caused a de-
cded rise in the Wabash, Mississinewa and
Eel rivers, and on the Mississinewa and
Wabash are floating large quantities of
crude petroleum from the wells along their
tributaries. The odor of the crude oil float
ing down the Miss.ssinewa is powerful a
long distance from the stream.
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Accented "strawr bail.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHvII.LE, Ind, Jan. Psf Prosecuting
Attorney Young knows the law Sheriff
Burk. OF Shelby county, has got himself into
a tight place. Lee Skotski. Edward Skotski.
Abe Spootsky. Edward Desmore. William
Jones. John Cunningham. Linnie Williams
and Sylvester Bassett, of Shelbyvilie. were
indicted for prize fighting by Rush county
grand jury in March. 1896. The warrants
were sent TO Sheriff Burk, at Shelbyville
and served bv him. A bond of 500 was re-
ouired in each case. and acceptance of the
executive. At the December term of court,
the men indicted having defaulted. their
bonds were forfeited and the court instruct
ed the prosecutor TO sue on them on behalf
OF the State. Prosecutor Young went to
Shelbyvilie yesterday. and was surprised to
learn that Sheriff Burk had accepted
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Madison County Republicans.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, JAM 25.-The Repub-
lican county central committee effected an
organization in this city this morning, and
is now ready for the campaign. The COM
mittee numbers sixty-three. and every pre-
cinct In the county was represented. The
meeting was enthusiastic, and the retiring
chairman, John F. Mcclure, who has been
In the position for three past campaigns,
was heartiIy complimented for his splendid
efforts in behalf of party success and or
ganiZation. Mr.. George Nichol, of this city,
was unanimously elected chairman; Jesse
Heller, of Elwood, vice chairman; A. A.
Small. of Anderson, the efficient secretary
of the old committee, was unanimously
named as secretary; DR.. A. f. Harlan, OF
Alexandria, treasurer. The new committee
held an executive session after the perma-
nent organization, and announces that head
quarters will soon be opened in Anderson
for the campaign. Mr.. Nichol. the new
chairman. is regarded as one of the shrewd-
est of party leaders.
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Indiana Deaths.

MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 25.-This afternoon the
remains Of Andrew p. Branson arrived here
from Upton, where he died Thursday from
the effects of an overdose of morphine,
taken to ease bis condition after protract-
ed spree. Mr.. Branson has been a popular
engineer on the l.. E. & w. for many years,
residing at Lafayette and Upton. He owns
considerable property in Muncie. The Odd
Fellows will have charge of the funeral.
Sunday afternoon.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Jan. 3-William J.
Hunt died this morning, after brief illness.
He served in the navy during the late war,
and accompanied Admiral Dupont in the
famous Charleston expedition. Mr.. Hunt
was a member of the /. 0. o. F. at Farm
ington, Mo-. and also at Sterling, III. The
funeral will take place Monday.
LEBANON, Ind, Jan. 25.-Mrs. Patsy
Montgomery, aged eighty-six, died at her
home, just north of this city, to-day. She
was an old settler in the vicinity, and high
ly respected.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The great lockout
of tailors and garment workers in this city
ended to-day The executive committee of
the Brotherhood Of Tailors and the Con-
tractors Association were in session all
day. There all the contractors signed an
agreement. All union conditions are grant,
ed. existing agreements will be lived up TO
and the Objectionable notices posted up in
the shops will be taken down and applica-
tons have been made by the contractors
for the reinstatement OF all former en-
p.oyes The general officers of the United
Garment Workers OF America further
pledge themselves 10 recognize the Con-
ture differences by an arbitration committee
composed OF representatives OF both parties.
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EDITOR MoRss SPOKE.
Annual Meeting of the Paris Cham.
her OF Commerce.

PARIS. Jan. 3.-The second annual meet
ing OF the Chamber OF Commerce was held
at the Cafe Richie tonight. Mr.. Seligman
made a speech in which he proposed the
prosperity CT the chamber. Hon. S. f..
Morss, the American cons1l-general, made
a brief speech and Mr.. Peartree read a
report reviewing the work of the past
year. He said that the membership had
just about doubled and that the chamber
had established relations with the Minister
of Foreign Affairs. He also explained that
the Minister OF Commerce had expressed
the hope that the Chamber OF Commerce
would ultimately be able TO help American
importers 10 secure more favorable treat
ment. In this connection Mr.. Peartree re-
ported that il hal bean demonstrated that a
much higher duty had been levied on most
OF the imports OF America than had been
placed on ss.milar articles from other coun-
tries. This was given ar one OF the reasons
WY trade between France and America has
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SHE READ THE CARDS,
Made Accusations He Didn't Relish,
and So He Got n Divorce.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, Jan. 25-Amos Clark,
one of the old citizens Of this city, was
granted a divorce from his wife, Mary
Clark, his equally aged wife, in the Cir
cult Court this afternoon. On the witness
stand Mr.. Clark stated that their trouble
was due to the fortune-telling proclivities Of
his sster-in-law. In the evening when he
would come down town for social chat
with his neighbors, If he did not get home
promptly at p. m, this sister-in-law would
get down the pack of cards and proceed to
investigate his whereabouts. If the queen
of spades turned up Ii was decreed that he
was out with a brunette and when he went
home his wife would accuse him of being
out with some dark-haired beauty of a
soiled reputation. If ii happened to be the
queen of diamonds that turned up ii was a
blonde woman that figured in the case
Whenever these accusations were made he
would enter general denial and trouble
would follow. The couple had only been
married about two years.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 24.-Harry Milton
Adams, the medium, who has been having
controversy with Rev. Covert, of Anderson.
concerning a series of meetings and ex-
posures, was arrested yesterday at Craw-
louisville, by Constable Davis. Of this city,
and brought here last night to answer to
the charge of criminal libel, preferred by
Rev. Covert. Adams is under 500 bonds,
and will have hearing next Tuesday. He
claims to be able to turn the tables on the
preacher.
A dispatch tonight from Charlottesville
county's most influential farmers, went to
Anderson this evening to secure the release
of Dr. Harry Adams. who is under arrest
for criminal libel sworn out by Rev. Covert.
Mr.. Pickerill says he believes that DR..
Adams is innocent and will stand by him
in his fight.
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The Durbin Reception.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 25.-One Of the
most notable receptions Of the year In So
cial circley of Anderson was given last
night by Mr.. and Mrs. w. -. Durbin.
Their home on the corner of jackson and
Tenth streets was profusely decorated with
Towering plants. Devine's orchestra was
hidden by a bank of palms and ferns in
the hall. Mrs. Durbin was assisted by Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Adams and Mrs. Hal
Adams. of Indianapolis; Mesdarnes Robert
Schenck, Earle Reeves, y. c. and =. *.
Mccullough, g. n. Eldridge. J. L. Kjleore.
l.. j. Burr W. n. Dur3in, w. Arnist e Eg.
r. A. Walker, G.. p. .sarvey and Misses
Lizzie Schlater and Lizzie King, CT AEder-
son. Among the guests from surrounding
cities were: Hon. and Mrs. r. j. +. PIERCE,
Hal Adams. F. VI. Millka1, Messrs. and
Mesdames Fl. c. Adams. G. S. Denny. John
Z. Stephenson. Marshall MORE. OF Indiana
polls; Hon. and Mrs. John X. Gowdy and
Miss Gowdy, of Rushville: Messrs. and
Mesdames John F. Wildman, Theodore F.
Rose F. w. Heath. of Mnucie; Messrs. and
Mesdames John overshiner. Thomas De
Hority. s. W. Edwin, G. NJ. Greenlee, FL
wood: Mr.. and Mrs. n. II. Lancaster. of
Lafayette; Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Coulter. OF
Fra nkfOrf
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PROMINENT Canadian III.

CHICAGO, Jan. 25-Ex-Governor Sir Jo-
seph Trutch OF Victoria, Il. c., is resting al
the Auditorium annex in a rather precarious
condition. On his way TO England. to report
as his friends say, to the Queen regarding
some information which her Majesty de-
sired, he was taken III on the train, and at
this city was removed to the annex. He was
unable TO receive callers to-day. as he suf-
fers a great deal of pain. although the house
physician declares that rest OF several
days will remove all possibilities OF serious
results. Sir Joseph Trutch. with Sir James
Grant, made the famous fight for the Ca
madam Pacific railway. He has been a
prominent. figure In Canadian affairs for
some time.
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Clo.e OF the cyclic Show.

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-The great cycle
show. that has drawn thousands OF people
to Madison-square Garden during the last
week, came TO a close tonight. The attend
ance at the close greater than at any
other time since the beginning OF the ex-
hibition, being estimated at 10000 for the
evening and Is. 900 for the day. The receipts
for the week will approximate 100000. Early
i'm the evening the floor as we'll as the gal
leries were packed with people. Society was
well represented. Among those present was
Sir Julian Pauneefote. the British embassa-
dor at Washington.
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serving a seven-year term for forgery. was
brought here tonight and placed in jail
on a similar charge. Thursday he sold a
forged note TO James Davis. of Coal City.
He was pursued by four men, but escaped
after an exchange Of shots, and Friday
night he was located near Bowling Green,
where he was surrounded. He attempted
to escape after being asked to surrender
and was shot at by members of the posse.
One shot entered his back and he is very
weak from loss of blood. He is supposed
to be the same man who attempted to
sell forged note to the Worthington Bank
VaIr cdorr 1oc
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IN THE THRoEs OF DEATH.

Couple of DiscOnsOlate Lovers Re-
ported to Have Committed Suicide.
Associated Press Dispatch.
NEW CASTLE. Ind, Jan. Zone of the
most sensational tragedies ever enacted in
this part of Indiana took place at the resi-
dence of Capt. A. T. Harris at an early hour
to-day. Henry Wilson, son of Judge Wilson,
and prominent young man, and his af-
famed, Miss Clara Harris were found in the
the young woman's mother. On a piece of
paper lying the dresser was nervously
scrubbed the following words:
You have separated twice, but you
will never do 1t again. CLARA"
The marriage was once postponed, and an
attempted elopement was frustrated.
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Gas Well Pressure Increasing.

SptcldI 10 tIe iIiuidIIdPUHS JUufHdI'
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. PA gas well
was quite recently tested that goes far to
establish the fact that initial pressure in
Madison county is still at high mark. The
well in question was drilled in July, 1889,
on the farm of County Commissioner Tim
othy Metcalf The initial pressure was $40
pounds. After three years use it had in
creased to 365. Some weeks ago the gauge
was again applied and the result was 3i5
pounds, being greater than when drilled six
years ago. There are twenty miles of gas
mains attached to the well, supplying gas
to a large area of the county. This Is re-
garded as virgin territory. as the nearest
well is three miles distant. The land is in
Boone and adjoining townships Of the
c0untv
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UPRISING I'm Haiti.

NEW YORK, Jan. PA special to the
World from Kingston, Jamaica, says: A
serious uprising is reported in Port-au-
Prince. the capital Of Haiti. After three
days rioting in the streets the instruction
was suppressed There is general uneasiness
throughout the island A company of Haiti
ans arrived here on the steamer Ardle, and
sailed again after conferrIng With the exiles
here. Agents are said to be secretly TO-
menting revolution in all parts of the re-
public, and the government detectives are
unable to identify them. President Hip
pOlyte is greatly worried.
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Ex-Judge "HeId Up, I'm New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-William Il. Hous-
ton formerly judge of the Supreme Court
at New Orleans was assaulted and robbed
by two men in Lafayette place on Wednes-
day night. His left leg was broken and sew
eral ribs on the left side were fractured.
occurrence and they fear now that they will
not be able to catch the men who did it,
AS they took nothing but $50 in money there
is nothing for them to sell or pawn, and the
Judge did not see them well enough to de-
iha