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The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
scherrer Contract Must stand.

The ordinance appropriating $150,00O for
new police station and suhstations will
probably be favorably reported tomorrow
night. At first there was good deal of
criticism expressed on account of the action
of the Board Of Public Works on this sub
ject but in the last day or two the finance
committee has learned that the board made
a contract with Mr. Scherrer and will be
placed in an awkward position if it is not
sustained. Whether the Council viii pass
OF the members favored the appropriation
OF more money if it were necessary to se-
cure Il proper building 1t is claimed that
the building will not be ample for use in
thirty years from now and that the future
should be considered as well as the present
in making a large appropriation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

creditors to mourn his departure. Perrin
came here two years ago from Bedford and
went into the hotel business. Friday he
transferred his lease the hotel to t. c.
Murray. and going to the livery stable after
his horse and buggy, where he owed feed
bill, he stated he was going out for drive
with his Wife, but drove out of the town
that afternoon Perrin not only beat the
business men OF this town but left several
months salary unpaid TO his hired help at
vfle hotel. He also left behind him two
indictments found by the recent grand jury
for provoke and intoXication. Officers went
to Bedford after Perrin, where they ex-
necfed To find him
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Suicide of Insane Frenchman.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
ROCKVILLE, Ind, May 1.-Francillian
Vingant a Frenchman, aged about sixty
banged himself at the Jail last night AT an
insanity inquest Monday he was declared
insane and had been in Jail since that day,
Several years ago he fell down coal shaft
at AyervIle, this county, badly injuring
himself. EIe came from France twenty
years ago and was single man. He left
no relatives in this country.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN Ind. May "Wednesday
evening the Pi Phi fraternity entertained
about one hundred guests at the home of
Mrs John Ragsdale, one of the fraternity's
patronesses The affair was given in OBJ
servance of founders day. Last night the
Webster Literary Society banqueted. and
and others.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Judge Hord Not a Candidate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COLUMBUS, Ind, May Judge F. T.
Hord, who was to be Bartholomew countys
candidate for Congress to succeed Judge
Holman, publicly withdrew to-day, stating
that he had already assured Anderson Per-
cifeld he would not be a candidate, leaving
Mr. Percifed to enter the race. William
Everroad will probably be this countys
candidate. Brown county will favor the
nomination of Anderson Perciheld, her
most prominent lawyer
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
POgue's Run Work.

City Engineer Jeup said yesterday the
work on Pogue's run was delayed last week
on account of the bad weather. If weather
is favorable work will be commenced to-
morrow. There is fund of about $4,000
available at present. When this has been
preparation of about $4,000 more will be
asked.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Muncie Refuses to Be Turned Down.

SIecial to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, May 1.-This city refuses
to accept the correction in the awards of
the judges last night at Portland. Walter
Lott, Of this city, was given second prize
in oratory and the $40 in gold that went
with. He refuses to be turned down at this
late hour. The allegations are that in MAX
ing the averages for the contestants the
figure "5" was used, when it should have
been. -" and that after it had been
summed up correctly, Joseph S. Miller, of
Winchester, secured the second prize for
grafton. Superintendent w. r. Snyder, of
Muncie schools, has telegraphed his protest
and Mr.. LotZ says the Winchester man
cannot have his $40 IT the decision be re-
Versed the second meeting of the associa-
ton will not occur in Muncie, as had been
decided on, as Mnncie will refuse to af
flate longer with the organization, and will
take membership with Anderson. Rich
mond, Kokomo Marion and Elwood. For
est Cartwright won first prize, SIS in gold ;
Mr.. Lott second, $40. Miss Hurd Of Mum
Gle. received first for defamation, and it
was understood that William Wade, of
BlufftOn. got second.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Soldiers. Home Contract Valid.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special 70 The IndlanapoIls JOURNAL.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, May Judge Wal
lace to-day refused the injunction against
the board of trustees of the Soldiers Home,
who had let the contract for new buildings
to Herzog & Chew. Contractor John A.
Johnson who was a bidder for the same
contract charged irregularities in the man
ner of letting the contract. There were ten
bidders, and Herzog & Chew were $6l1 under
all others The court held that the board
of trustees acted wisely in letting the con-
tract and that there was no ground for in
inn
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Dinner-PaiI Thieves Sentenced.

SIecial 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCKVILLE, Ind, May Frank Jones
ard Michael O'Neil, two tramps, arrested
for robbing the section hands of the Van
dalia of their dinner buckets and coats,
pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Judge
White and received d sentence, under the
new law, of from one TO three years in the
state Reformatory. They were young men
and claimed ST Joseph, Mo. as their
homes. Sheriff Hanger took the prisoners
to loft
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Biggest Comn PortInnd Ever saw.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, May 1.-The remains
of James Powell. one of the biggest men
in the State, were inferred here this after
noon The casket was so large it had to
be taken through a window and the rough
box was the largest ever seen here it be-
ing seven feet and three inches long and
three feet and seven inches wide
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

Special to tie Indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, May 1.-Hon.
James H. Harris representative of Hamil-
ton county in the Legislature for the past
four years. has received an appointment at
Washington. He is to be the deputy war
den of the district Jail under John r. Leon
ard, who was also formerly citizen OF this
county. Mr.. Harris will leave for Wash
ington next Wednesday to give the position
a trial, and If it suits him he will remain.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Thomas Acton.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKLIN, Ind May 1.-After a weeks
illness Thomas Acton an old soldier, of this
city, died yesterday afternoon, and will be
buried tomorrow. The deceased was born
in Ripley county siXty-two years ago and
had lived in this county twenty years.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
For the Interstate OrntoricaI.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, May IL. r. Owens,
of Franklin, and E. E. Plannette, of Han
over College, leave tomorrow for Columbia,
Mo-. for the interstate oratorical contest
Ten States Will be represented and Mr..
Plannette will be the representative of the
Indiana colleges. Mr. Owens is the inter-
state secretary and as such has had charge
of all arrangements for the contest this
year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
ReceiYer For WestfieId Compnny.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind, May lon Thurs
day of this week ten judgments were filed
against the Westfed Table Company, and
to-day Judge Stephenson appointed A. A
Vow receiver for the concern. The business
will probably be closed out and the factory
abandoned
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINCHESTER, Ind, May Marshal
Albert Harris, of Union City, brought
Charles Johnson, colored, of that city, over
here this morning and lodged him in Jail
for shooting with intent to kill Harry
Chavis, another colored man of that place.
The difficulty between the two men oc-
CURED about o'clock this morning, at the
Branham Hotel, and grew out of a feud of
long standing. Johnson fired two shots at
Chavis, the third shot Wounding him in the
Iaft ShOlll6pr
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
A Thorn in His Eve.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind May 1.-Mr. Estun
Green this morning met with a serious ac-
cident while walking on his farm. He
carelessly struck d thorne branch with his
cane when one of the thorns flew into his
eye, destroying the sight.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
knights of st. John Excursion.

srecial TO the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD. Ind, May 1.-The knights of
ST John of the Catholic Church of this city
to the number of two hundred will leave
for Shelbyville tomorrow morning by spe-
cial train 10 attend the district meeting of
that fraternity, and their train will be deco
rated with bunting and banners and two
bands viii accompany them and furnish the
music for the occasion. An effort will be
made 10 secure the next meeting at this
place. The Elwood boys will endeavor to
be the banner delegation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

me lrvington Town Board met last night
and passed an ordinance for the issuance
of $4,000 per cent bonds for the construc-
tion of an addition to the schooIhouse in
Ine suburb Electric lighting plans were
discussed but no action taken
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

A good deal Of secrecy is observed by
Democratic members of the Council with
reference to the ordinance redistricting the
city into new wards, but it is generally un-
derstood that the ordinance is about COM
pleted and il may be introduced tomorrow
night The wo1il OF defining the boundaries
of the different wards has been left to the
councilmen representing them at present
The Democrats are all anxious to be re-
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Milier Haley Assigns.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the IndlanapOIlS JOURNAL.
GREENSBURG, Ind, May 1.-Joseph
Habey, miller, has made an assignment to
George f. Erdman for the benefit of
creditors. Assets, SIS 900; liabilities 81 900.
Mr.. Habig came here from Sheibyvile sew
eral years ago. and owned and operated the
Emmerett mills.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Rev. David S. Wynunt.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WARSAW, Ind, May 1.-Rev. David S.
Wynent died at his home, in this city,
this morning, aged eighty-six. He was the
first Methodist minister who ever held
services in kosciusko county.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
Jacob A. shugert.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES, Ind, May 1.-Jacob A
Shugert died in his chair suddenly this
evening, of heart disease. He was sixty
six wears old.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

Il will occur next Wednesday. 1t is generally
believed the operators Will concede the de-
mand for 81 cents.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
swindled All lie Could.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMFIELD. Ind. May l. - Theodore
Perrin, late manager of the Chicago Hotel
here, quit Bloomfield Friday. leaving many
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
MuNcIE LOSES SECOND PRIZE.
High school OratOricaI at Portland
Results in IL Nice Row.

ScHOoi
Results in Nice Row.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, May LIN the east
ern Indiana high school oratorical contest
last night Forest Cartwright, Of this city,
won first on oratory and second was Civ
en- TO Walter j. Lotz, of Muncie, but it
was discovered to-day that it should have
gone TO Joseph Miller, of Winchester, be-
cause of an error. Miss Helen Hurd, of
Muncie. took first on decIamations and
Miss Agnes Shrock, of Decatur, second
Repres entatives from Bluffton, Decatur,
Winchester, Muncie and Portland COM
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
JacI, winston Loses the Trophy.

CHICAGO. May lin the shoot for the
Dupont trophy to-day. at one handred birds,
diana. the holder of the trophy, by a score
of S. to S6.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

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elected and have looked after their own
fences in marking out the new wards as
much as possible. They claim that there
citV
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02
wINsTANDLEY ACQUITTED.
Jury Out Only Twenty Minutes on the
Charge of EmbeZzIement

Charge of EmbezzIement.
LOUISVILLE, May Banker J. S.
Winstandley, of New Albany, being tried
on one Of the numerous charges of embez-
element from the New Albany Banking
Company, was acquitted in Jeffersonville
this afternoon, the jury being out only
twenty minutes. 1t was charged that he re-
ceived deposits one and two days before
the failure of the bank of which he was
president, knowing at the time that the in
stitution was insolvent.
The Indianapolis journal., 1897-05-02

ing supported by statements from hundreds
of public officials in all parts of the coun-.
try as to the workings of the various forms
of municipal government
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29

Arrangements have been perfected for
the holding of an international gold
mining convention in Denver, Colorado,
July 9TH, Sth and 9th, which is TO be
wholly non-partisan and irrespective OF
party affiliations. A circular issued by
the governor and the chairman of the
executive committee calls the conven.
tion which fully outlines its objects and
purposes, from which we extract the
following:
"The objects Of the convention are to
secure Nuch national legislation as NAV
be calculated TO promote the business
interests and development Of the re-.
sources Of the mining industry in North
and South America to bring together
mining men and investors; to increase
reciprocal trade among them; TO dis
cuss such questions as are naturally
suggested by its objects, to cultivate
acquaintances, fraternal feeling and
hearty cooperation among the various
mining commercial and labor bodies
represented and especially to take un
der ADJUSTMENT the importance Ct the
creation by congress of department
to be known as the Department OF
Mines and Mining, thus securing cab
met officer that represents an interest
which affects more than onetbird OF
the people of the United States"
The basis Of representation is liberal.
and the Black Hills should, by all means,
be represented in its councils by cre-
ditable delegation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29

The Board Of Managers of the Trans
Mississippi Exposition have decided,
says the Exposition Press Bureau OF
Omaha, to provide for an extensive
railroad exhibit in the transportation
department, Manager +. L. Bruce OF
the department Of exhibits, says that
his plans to this end are now being
formulated and that he is in consultation n
with some Of the big railroad people
who have volunteered to assist him ia
the work of getting together a eredi,a-
Bile transportation exhibit. A PROPOSE
ton covering feature of the transpor-
tation exhibit is for cycloramic por-
trayai of a railway journey from coast to
coast, depicting with accuracy the
diversified scenery along the line of
great railway systems
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29
Gospel Wagon Coming.

A late Omaha special telegram says
Wilbur Anderson, A. Z. Steurnagle,
Charles Walsh. F. II. Chamberlain and
A. d. Weir. members Of the Moody
institute. Of Chicago. have left Omaha
for the Black Hills. where. in Dead wood
aud tho surrounding mining camps,
they will wage war against sin. These
young men are members Of gospel
wagon" q religious organization that is
new in this section of the country. The
plan Of work is to move from town to
town, holding meetings in the main
streets, vacant houses and such other
places as the country through which
they travel may afford.
The men named have purchased q
wagon. costing $500. besides other equip.
ment of the value Of $3.50. This outfit
they will ship to Chadron by rail. where
they will take possession of fine pair
Of black horses, donated by J. w. Good,
merchant of the town. From Chad
ron they viii journey by wagon. doing
evangelistic work en- route, preaching,
singin: and distributing literature that
is designed TO take the place of cheap
story books sold at book stores.
The musical features of the gospel
wagon" include an organ. an organist
and sololst In the person Of Wilbur
Anderson, who sang with Moody during
the time he held his meetings at the
worlds fair. There Is also quartette
composed Of the other members Of the
party.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29
Mortgages Must File Aadre.ss.


Following is the new law upon real
estate mortgages passed at the last ses
sion OF the state legislature, to take
effect July lst:
An sct 10 acquire the holders of mort
cages to file their addresses with the
register Of deeds. Be it enacted, etc:
Section /. Duty Of Mortgages.
The mortgage Of every real estate mort
gage shall state therein his postoifice
| address before recording the same
Sec. 2. Duty Of Assignee Every
assignee or other owner or holder of any
rr1sl estate shall, within thirty days
after Becoming the owners thereof,
or within thirty days after the taking
effect Of this act, file with the register OF
deeds OF the county where such mort.
gage is recorded, q statement showing
the page and volume where such mort
gage is recorded and his name and post
office address, and il shall be the duty
Of the register Of deeds OF any snch
county to SO enter the address upon the
margin of the record of any such mort
gage when filed.
Sec 3. No interest shall become due
and collectable by the mortgagee or
owner Of any mortgage upon any real
estate in the state of South Dakota until
the provisions Of section and have
been complied with.
Sec. 4. Repeal.-All acts and parts ot
acts in conflict with the provisions o
this act ere hereby repealed.
Approved March 8, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29
Drowned in Beaver Creek.

Last Sunday about one o'clock m,
word was brought to town that Ben
Doremus, who bad been working for w.
II. Sewright for several months. who
lives about two miles northwest oftown,
had been drowned while in swimming,
and help was wanted to find his body.
A team was quickly provided and with
ropes and grab poles quite number of
people preceded to the spot where the
sad accident had happened. BY half
past two the body had been recovered
but life was extinct as he had been in
the water over two hours. The hole
where he was drowned was some sixty
feet vide and perhaps one hundred feet
long. the deepest place being probably
seven feet, where he went down last
Three of Mr.. sewright's boys, the oldest
being about IA years old, was in the
water at the same time. Previous to
going in the water be had told the boys
he was subject to cramps and they tried
to prevail on him not to go in there but
to go to another place where il was not
so deep, but he insisted on going in at
that place. They had been in the water
some little time when Ben began 10
cramp and call for help. Andy sewright,
the Oldest boy, went after him three
times, and twice he had hold of his
fingers and was making some headway
toward the bank when he los. his hold.
The last time Ben grabbed him by the
arm on which he had partial hold and
sank taking Andy with him, but he
jerked his arm lose and got out. In the
mean time Andy had sent a younger
brother to the house for help and Mr..
Sewrght hurried TO the rescne and i'm
mediately jumped into the water and
waded around as far as he dared, not
being able to swim much, but could not
locate him. The water was riley and
he could not see any distance. He sent
word to town and continued his search
with long pole and hook but all to no
purpose.
A telegram was sent 10 his folks, who
live near the & q. station on the 3. &
NJ. and at 10 o'clock that night mes
sage was received fiom Mr.. Frank Van
Orman, step father Of Ben Doremus, TO
ship the remains TO Edgemont. Other
messages were exchanged the next
forenoon and in the afternoon the body
was taken TO Hot Springs by team and
expressed over the b. & VI.
Ben Doremus was a strong healthy
young man, and as we understand 2l
years old. Mr.. Sewright liked him
very much and spoke highly of him.
Buffalo Gap Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-29
Governor of South Dial
Modifies Forestry Order.

A late Washington special says: The
conferees on the sundry civil appro.
priation bill have agreed. The most
important amendment to the bill was
that reyoking Presidents Cleveland's
order setting apart 2l,0O0,0O0 acres oi
lands as forest reservations. The sen.
ate amendment may modify or revoke
the proclamation. and it is provided
that the lands embraced in the reserva-
tions not disposed of before March ],
1898, shall again be subject to the oper.
ations of President Clsveland's order, or
as it may be modified by tho president.
The general provisions for the govern
ment of forest reservations are retained
as provided in the senate amendment.
A provision is inserted allowing settlers
in reservations to take other lands in
the public domain.