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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Chicago POST.
The American idea OF holiday was
beautifully illustrated last Saturday when
perhaps ! per cent. OF the population took
n respite from labor. Illinois makes "A pre-
tense of observing eight legal holidays ev-
cry year, but at least three OF them are
holidays only for bankers and politicians
There is a continued agitation for more
holidays, which means simply that there
will be more days in the year when people
will carry on business with the added IN
convenience Of inability TO go TO bank
This is a great country and we enjoy our
selves in our peculiar way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
Strike of the Freight Crews.

FLORENCE, Ala, Feb. q. ALL the
freight crews on the Alabama Northern
railroad struck this morning, and only one
train has gone out. AT Sheffield all is quiet
and there are indications of disturb
ances, the strikers being quiet. 1t is expect
ed an amicable settlement will be reported
as soon as the general manager returns
from Boston
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

New York Commercial Advertiser
Hard work does not kill. To a man or
woman i'm good health hard work is an
inspiration. But hard work with disspa-
ton of whatever character ends only in
one way, mental disorder and physical
decay. The more hard work the better
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
They Heard senator Wilson.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
CHARLOTTESVILLE Ind, Feb. 25.-The
Republican Morton Club met last night
end elected new officers for the next two
years, as follows: President, F.. c. Banded;
secretary, G.. w. WATSON; treasurer, C.. N
Williams. Hon. j. l.. Wilson, United
States Senator from Washington, was pres
ent and made a speech. Mr.. Wilson will
address the club again in June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Thomas varker.
formerly OF the firm of Lord & Taylor, and
father OF George l. Varker. Wall-street
broker committed suicide at his home In this
city yesterday by shooting himself in the
right temple. The facts in the case were
not made public until to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
strike Mt Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 25.--The Clothing Cut
ters' Union OF this city. at meeting held
this afternoon, decided 10 go on strike This
Is In response to an agreement by thirty
two leading manufacturers to lock out all
members OF the union unless by Feb q
the Clothing Cutters Association rescinds
its order calling out it's members from
Block & Co., because the firm refused to
discharge q nonunion cutter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

PRINCETON, ILL.,, Feb. 25.-James Reed
of Sheffield, shot himself and wife early to-
day. Reed is dead and his wife cannot re-
cover. About ten days ago they had quar-
relied. A few days later ne instituted pro-
ceedings fer divorce. To-day he returned
to Sheffield and the shooting occurred as he
entered the house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
watson in Hancock County.

Special 10 The IndlanapoIlS JOURNAL.
GREENFIELD, Ind, Feb. 25.-Congress-
man James E Watson. who has been in this
district for the past week. arrived here to-
day TO look after his fences in Hancock
county. The fight between Johnson and Wat
son is warming up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Special to the indianapolis journal

Special 10 the Indianapolis journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Feb. 3.-The COM
mittee appointed to prepare for the proper
reception OF the Indiana Department G. A.
r. at the annual encampment at South Bend.
on May 10 and IA. met at the city Council
chamber last evening. The attendance was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
Store mt Plevnn Burned.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
kOkOMO. Ind, Feb. 25.-The general store
Of Z. j. B. Miller. of Plevna, this county.
was totally destroyed by fire this morning,
the remainder of the town being saved
with difficulty. Mr.. Miller thinks his loss
WIZ reach $1,000, with insurance of $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 25.-Arthur B. Cody,
whose wife recently disappeared from Ia
coma, Wash. has offered reward of 81. coo
for finding and restoring her to him alive
before May /. The police department sent
out to-day circulars showing four pictures
of Mrs. Cody, with complete description.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

CINCINNATI. o., Feb. 25.-Frank Kellar
knocked out Dick Wilson in the sixth
round at the Olympic Club here tonight
The men are heavy weights and fought for
S30O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Republicans OF Lynn were yesterday
given opportunity to express their prefer
ley received 155 votes. Allison 90 Reed 3.
Lincoln l. Morton !. and Harrison 2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Washington Post

Washington Post.
Mr. Harrity has been out in Indiana
taxing the dimensions OF the Matthews
boom However. Mr.. Harrity Will continue
to use the Pattison boom as his delegate
catcher.
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Republican Primaries in Randolph.
Special to tine Indianapolis journal.

OptNIdI 10 tIc lIIUIdIIdK1OfIo JUufTIdt
WINCHESTER, Ind, Feb. Pa Republic
an county primary election was held here
to-day. at which candidates for joint Sena-
tor for Randolph and Delaware counties
and for Representative, prosecuting attor-
ney, clerk, recorder. treasurer, sheriff, sur
veyor commissioners for the eastern and
western districts. county assessor and cor
oner for this county were voted for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
GREENCASTLE, Ind. Feb. "a thir-
teen-year-old boy by the name of Shoe
maker was run over by Vandalia train No.
IL last evening east of this city and in
stantly killed. The boy was seen by the
engineer a mile ahead OF the engine pulling
the fast mail He was walking westward
and looked neither to the right nor left,
walking directly TO his death. The lad for
merly lived in this city. but his home was
at Ano, Hendricks county. His remains
were scattered along the track for a mile.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
DeHart VIII Defend White.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. Feb 5.-This morning
Judge Taylor appointed attorney DeHart to
assist County Attorney Charles E. Lake in
the defense of Jesse White, who is indicted
for the murder of Mrs. Hester Curtis. I'M
mediately following the announcement of the
appointment of Mr.. DeHart the attorneys for
White came into court and asked that the
proceedings begun yesterday for a writ of
habeas corpus be dismissed and the case set
down for trial. The case was set for
March 16.
Considerable interest has been shown in
the matter of the defense of White, growing
out of the enormous expense that followed
the trial of Rev. Fred w. Petit, convicted of
wife murder several years ago. The cost Of
that trial the accused being unable to hire
his own attorneys, was something over &c.
900, and the people began to fear the White
case was going the same way. Judge Taylor,
OF the Circuit Court, however, in making the
appointment for the defense, stipulated that
the compensation should not exceed 500 for
all services. and he held further restriction
by coupling with it the provision that he
could terminate the appointment at any time.
Colonel DeHart is the most experienced law
yer In criminal matters in this portion of In
diana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
Franklin FencibIes Disorganixed.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Feb. 3.-The Franklin
Fencibles, Company Z. National Guard,
with headquarters in this city, is in de-
moralizing condition. Internal dissensions
have been rife for some time especially since
the State encampment. Charges were pre-
ferred against Capt. S. B. Eccles, who after
ward sent his resignation to headquarters
and the resignation was accepted. Further
strife was engendered in an endeavor to
elect Captain Eccles's successor. AS result
five members of the company were notified
of their summary discharge from the service.
One of the discharged was a noncom-
missioned officer who had been slated by
one Of the factions as Captain Eccless
successor Lieutenant Frank Kennedy asked
for promotion, but in the election just held,
he was defeated and Captain Eccles was
reelected. Eccles now congratulates HIM
self that he has been vindicated. but has not
yet signified his intention to accept. Many
of the members of the company are dis
guested with their experience as soldiers
and are ready to quit. II the troubles are
not soon adjusted the Franklin Fencibles
will soon ask TO be mustered OUT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Special to the 1ndianapOIis journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Feb. 25.-The Repub-
lican central committee of Johnson county
to-day fixed the time of selecting delegates
TO the congressional convention. They will
be selected March z. at the same time the
delegates to the State and district conven-
tons are selected. Johnson county will
send sold delegation for the renomina-
ton of Congressman Jesse Overstreet The
committee, by unanimous vote, Endorsed
Chairman Gowdy and the Republican State
committee in their action with reference to
a special session of the Legislature and
the suit to set aside the apportionment of
1855 IN case the Governor does not cell a
special session. William T. Thompson, of
this county, announces that he is a candi-
date for election as delegate to the ST.
Louis convention. Mr.. Thompson is one of
the most active young Republicans of john
son county. He is in the banking business
in Edinburg Judge w. A. Johnson has
withdrawn from the contest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
WARREN G. sAYRE,S BOOM.
wabash Delegates Instructed for the
Ex-Speaker for Governor.

Ex-Speaker for Governor.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, Feb. 25.-Warren G.
Sayre's gubernatorial boom is being helped
along by his many friends. He received en-
thusiastic Endorsement of this county to-
day in the largest county convention ever
assembled in Wabash. Over one thousand
people crowded the opera house. The in
terest centered in nominating a county
ticket. For judge there were four candi-
dates-Judge III. b. Shiveley, present in
cumbent and department commander of the
G. A. r., Alvah Taylor. A. III. Plummer
and James Conner, jr. Four ballots were
necessary to settle the contest, Judge
Shiveley winning The remainder of the
ticket is as follows: Prosecutor. Lincoln
Guynn: Representative, Harry c. Petit:
treasurer, Frank Lynn: sheriff, Dan Nc
Kahn: recorder George Weliman; assessor,
Dan Wertenberger: surveyor, Ed Lower;
coroner A. NJ. Gibson.
Warren G.. Sayre presided and made a
great speech. His references to Mckinley
of Marion, James Statesman, of Peru and
August G. Mills. of North Manchester, also
spoke. The delegates of Wabash county
to the district convention at Huntington
also met and decided between Lewis Signs
and Thomas Bridges, candidates for dele
gate to the st. Louis convention, Mr.. Signs,
who is for Mckinley, being chosen, and, as
he has no opposition, will be elected. A
resolution instructing the State delegates
to support Warren G. Sayre for Governor
was adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26
CAMPOS'S CAMPAIGN.

CAMPOS'S CAMPAIGN.
September arrived. and Martinez Cam
pos's plans for immediate action were ready
for execution. At a number of points he
moved with exceeding caution, but met
with reverses which compelled him TO be
yet more cautious. AS offensive movements
were dangerous, he determined TO act
chiefly upon the defensive. with headquar-
tiers at Havana. at Matanzas and in the
field not far from these places.
In October he learned that the insurgents
had between $500 and 10000 men in their
ranks, but were poorly armed. and were
scattered over hundreds of miles of terri
tory. He would at least confine them TO
purpose would establish line OF Spanish
troops clear across the island, from Ha-
vana to Batabano; cutting of the rebels
as they approached the impossible line.
1t was soon after this time that the revolu-
tionary chief Gomez determined TO upset the
plans of Martinez Campos. with the most
brilliant of his generals. the mulatto. Maceo.
he struck out for the west, and entered the
province of Havana, while Maceo. with per-
haps 5000 mounted men. rode yet farther
westward, entered the westernmost OF Cubd
provinces. Pinar del Rio. defeated such Span
ish troops he found there. obtained fresh
recruits. gathered in horses and munitions.
levied some contributions, and made IL eyi-
dent that neither the west nor the east could
be held by Spain. and that. in short, II the
stronghold OF Havana could be captured, the
revolution would be triumphant.
Gomez and Maceo. between November and
the present month. destroyed Spanish re-
sources by burning sugar cane. they de-
feated the Spanish troops in a large number
OF engagements, they broke over the Spanish
line both ways whenever they desired 10 90
so. they got within dozen I'M, miles So OF the ,,
Martinez Campos that his spieldid army
was helpless against them.
For these reasons The Spanish government
determined last month TO remove the greatest
of Spanish generals from the command In
Cuba. His plans had been thwarted: he had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-26

Mr.. Sherman. in reply, said: 1.-The Sem
ator from Tennessee wishes TO divert me
TO the question of free coinage of silver
That has been tried and tested. and IL ever
that question met its final solution IL was
In the House OF Representatives freshly
elected by the people. where, by a majority
or almost 20 ]. the Judgment of the House
OF Representatives. the representatives of
the people from equal and exact districts
throughout the country. pronounced their
pronunciation OF the most foolish and dan
gerous policy OF departing from the now
lawful standards OF money In the country
Sir, IL Is not enough for the Senator TO saw
10 me that the Senate could provide I,
remedy by providing for the free coinage
or silver when the fact is that ten States
whose twenty Senators voted for the free
coinage or silver, contain a less noDula fion
than two-thrdS OF that OF the STATE of
OHIO The Senate does rot represent the
people. IL represents the States and right
1uliy so. and do not complain about IL
But In the House of Representatives the
numbers in every portion OF the United
states Let me prophesy TO my honorable
Trend that his remedy will never be so
strong In the future as 10 has been in the
past In my judgment the sober conviction
or the people OF the United States will set
tie down In favor OF having the best stand
ard That can be found or that is yet known
as ane standard OF value; VITA ample paper
money always maintained al par with gold
70 circulate In all parts OF the country.
freely and without danger OF its breaking
Mr.. President. I have said a great deal
more than intended TO say. ! viii merely
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Grand Army of the Republic.

The fourteenth annual encampment of the Department of Arkansas, G. A. R., was held at Little Rock recently and was harmonious meeting, the one day being confined exclusively to busi- ness. The next encampment will be held at Springdale. The following off cers were elected:
 O. M Spellman, Lake Farm, Jefferson county department commander.
 Geo. w. Clark, Little Rock senior vice-com- mander
 J. H. Luman, ozark, junior vice-commander
 Dr. Jones, Little Rock medical director.
 W. R. Gabbard Madison chaplain.
 Council of Administration-M Kirst Little Rock: A. l.. Thompson Springdale; Sam Leff- Ter, Pine Bluff; John Johnson, Fort Smith; c. E.. Newman, Judsonia.
 Delegates to the National Encampment-E. $. Kinney, JudSonia; J. Fl. Hutchinson, Stutt- gart.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
New Railroad in Clay County.

Articles of incorporation of the Ar kansas-Western Railway Company have been filed. It is organized for the pur- pose of constructing railway, telephone and telegraph lines in Clay county, be- ginning at a point on the Iron Noun tain within five miles of the Arkansas Missouri state line, thence for about 40 miles to some available point near the west central part of Randolph county. The office for the transaction of business shall be at Paragould. The amount of capital stock is s100,000 of which s50,0 has been subscribed. The first board of commissioners to open books shall be $. B. Smith, A. M. Rey- holds, w. D. Clark, W. c. Hastey and S. A. D. Eaton, who constitute the in- corporators of the new enterprise.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Republican League CIuhs

The fifth annual session of the Re- publican League clubs of Arkansas. held In Little Rock, was largely at tended, representatives from about 122 cluos being present E. M. Foreman, or Iexarkana, presided as chairman. Resolutions were adopted indorsing the platform and ratifiying the nominations of the national convention, and urging republicans of the state to organize Tor the campaign. Thirty delegates were elected to attend the national league convention which meets at Mil waulee, Aug. 25-27. The delegation is headed by Gen. Clayton, Henry NJ. Cooper, A. $. Fowler, B. M Foreman, W. $. Holt and M. W. Gibbs, delegates from the state at large. The following officers were elected:
 President, H. L. Remmel secretary. Sid B Bedding; treasurer, Mir Kirst
 At night Gen. Powell Clayton and other leading republicans addressed large assemblage upon the political issues of the day.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
THE STATE IN BRIEF.

There are 5000 acres in cotton on the various farms worked by the states convict labor.
 Governor Clarke will engage in the practice of law in Little Rock after the expiration of his official term.
 Ben Smith is in jail at Piggott charged with attempting to outrage Ida Edwards, aged about 15 years.
 The troops who arrived at the Big Rock military post recently, were given reception by the citizens of Little Rock.
 The Little Rock Daily Press has sus- pended publication by order of the court. under whose direction 1t had been published for week.
 Hon. Henry Lewis Fletcher, one of Little Rocks oldest and most respected citizens, died recently. He had been an invalid for several years.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Supreme Court oismisses |, s,,,

supreme Court Dsmisses to Su;,
 The mandate of the supreme court of the United States in the case of tb. state vs. the Western Union Telegram company has been filed in the office of ehe united States circuit clerk. The merits of the case are that a perpetual injunction was granted by Judge Will hams restraining the Arkansas State Assessment board from taking any steps to enforce the collection of taxes assessed against the property of the company by the board and certified to the county collectors The supreme court dismissed the suit because the amounts involved in the separate county cases did not aggregate g. 900. therefore did not come within the mris- diction of a federal court.
 Judge Williams has recently granted another injunction restraining the state board from assessing the telegraph company pending a new suit filed to test the validity of the act of April. 1893, under which the assessments are made.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
War on the Trust.

The Wholesale Grocers' association of Arkansas has accepted the gauntlet thrown down by the American Tobacco company and will no longer handle the cigarette trusts goods while the present methods of the trust continue. A cir cular letter has been issued to the re- tailers by the association appealing for cooperation in the effort instituted to resist the demands of the trust. The wholesale grocers propose to taboo the trust cigarettes.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
The Buck Gang Wiped Out.

Rufus Buck, Louie Davis, Naomi July and Sam Sampson, comprising what is known as the Buck gang, were executed at Fort Smith recently, Presi- dent Cleveland refusing to interfere in the carrying out of the sentence of Judge Parker's court. None had any thing to say upon the gallows except Lucky Davis. who asked Father Plus to pray for him. This is over S5 men who have expiated their crimes upon the gallows at Fort Smith.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
More Railroad Work.

Col J. A. Woodson, the receiver, has awarded to Contractor Dodson the job of extending the Okolona and South west Arkansas Railroad. The road is being extended from point three miles from Antoine to the site of a new town to be known as Pine City, dis lance of 10 miles west into Pike County
 The grade is already completed and the steel will be down by September |. The line will then be 35 miles in length
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Struck by lightning. [

A very severe rain and electric storm visited Princeton recently. Court was in session there and several people were in attendance during the progress of the storm. Thos. Kelly and Polk Scrim- shlre got on their horses to go home when bolt of lightning struck them, Killing Kelly instantly and maiming scrimshire and the horse. It is thought Serimshire will recover.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Released from the Penitentiary.

Convicts whose terms have expired, and who have been released from the penitentiary since June 1 are:
 Steven Mitchell and Joe Green, Little River county, one year each for grand larceny.
 John Hinkle Crawford county, one year grand larceny.
 Green Davis, Monroe county, five years grand larceny.
 Jack Jones and John Jones' Yell county, ten months grand larceny
 Henry Land Craighead county, six years grand larceny.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Took Paris Green.

Mrs Michael Newman, aged 5s, res ident of Hot Springs, died d most hor- rible death recently from dose of paris green which was taken with suicidal intend. She has been in bad health for some years, and growing Respondent over her condition de- termined upon death. She leaves husband and several children.
The Forrest City times., 1896-07-03
Harbor and Levee Improvements

Maj. H. c. Purvis and Capt. Greetield Quarles have returned to Helena from New York, where they went to repre- sent that portion of the district in the distribution of the appropriations of congress- There will be S64, ,O00 used on the Helena harbor and S70, 900 on the Ievees in Phillips county.