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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
No Mention of the Murder.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
COLUMBUS, Ind, Feb. 12-There was no
mention made of the Jonesyille killing in the
convention held by the Democrats here to-
day to nominate county ticket. The Jones'
vile delegation arrived on the 10 o'clock
train after the convention was under way
and had no time to discuss the murder
Deputy Coroner Emmons returned with the
Jonesville delegation. The convention was
presided over by Judge f. 7. Hord Resolu-
platform. The following ticket was nomina-
ted: Representative, Z. w. Breeder; clerk,
c. M. Bruce; auditor, Charles Massie; treas
urer William Hamblin recorder J. r.
Grimm; sheriff, Henry Wilmington. Before
the nominations were made the various cam
didates were required to pledge themselves
to support the ticket, whether they hap
pened to Get the nominations or not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Chicken Thief Caught I'm a Bank.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind. Feb. IA young
man, well dressed giving his name as i. c.
Smith, was arrested in the Citizens Bank
this afternoon, when he presented a check
for Sc, given by Pemberton. the poultry
dealer, in payment for twenty-one chickens
which the stranger sold to Pemberton this
morning. The roost of Milton Franklin, a
farmer residing near Daleville, was looted
last night, every chicken being taken. The
same roost, as well as those of neighbors,
had been cleaned out previously, and Frank
lin had taken the precaution to mark his
chickens by using a conductors punch on
their webs. He came to the city to-day,
identified the chickens sold to Pemberton,
and the two then went after the man hold
ing the check. He was rounded up, and,
after hard fight, landed in Jail. A great
deal of chicken stealing has been done
within radius of thirty miles of Anderson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Gas-BeIt Land swindIers.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Feb. 12.-Mayor Won
Behren was called up by telephone this
morning and informed that Charles Davis
and another man claiming to be John Sohn,
of this city, were under arrest at Green
vile, o. 1t appears that the two men had
tried to sell to Frank Meel1er a farm which
Sohn owns near Greenville, o. Davis pre-
tended to be the agent, and his pal i'm
personated Sohn. John Sohn, who owns
the land, has been here, and knew nothing
of the contemplated transaction. The de-
scriptiOn of Davis indicates that he is the
same individual who called Sohn here
recently and inquired about the land The
significance of the developments as inter-
preted here is in the fact that the episode
dlers, who have operated in this neighbour
hood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Drug stores in Danger.
be Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Feb. 12.-Since the de-
struction of the Frank Mace saloon at
Young America last week by mob, the
two druggists of the village have been
threatened by anonymous letters saying the
drug stores would go next if the practice
of selling whisky was continued, it being
asserted by the temperance people that
more whisky was sold at the drug stores
than at the saloon. In anticipation of vio-
lence the druggists have fortified their bust
ness places and will meet the mob with
shower of lead if an attack is made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Ex-Mayor LaugeI DYING.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Feb. 12-EX-M Mayor Phil
ip Laugel, aged sixty-six, and one of the
most prominent and influential citizens, is
at the point of death with heart trouble
Members of the family from distance have
been called to his bedside. and his death is
expected In a few hours. Mr.. Laugel has
been a leading Democratic politician and
has held the offices of township trustee and
mayor of this city. He was born in Ger
many, but has been a resident of this coun-
try for almost half a century He is a Ma
son and Odd Fellow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
PopuIists for Fusion.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
COVINGTON Ind, Feb. 12.-The Popu-
lists of this county have declared for fusion
with the Democratic forces. Neither alone
is strong enough to carry their principles to
victory. 1t was the intention of the Peoples
party to fight on their own platform, with
out surrenderng anything, until their lead
ers were cajoled into the union. If the two
parties are jointly ucCeSsful in any meas
the plumS
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Certificates have been issued TO the fol-
lowing-named Indianians:
Original-Voris S. Braun, Greenwood, S.;
Amos Meyer Lincoinville, S.: Geo. Parker.
Crisps Gross Roads, Sc: Andrew j. Me-
.Ginnis, Covington, Sc; Robert ID. Townsend
Indianapolis, S..
Northumberland Brown. Borden, So to
IS: Thomas b. Foster, Brookston, 81 10 S.
Increase-Thomas j. Ingraham, Elwood
SIG 10 $l7: Columbus c. Tout. Danville. 81
to S14: Thomas j. Strother English s. ia
$40: Theodore Bioss, Bristol, $17 10 S24: Louis
Ellerbrook. Lawrenceburg. So to ST..
Reissue-George w. Buckner, Franklin,
s14
Original Widows. etc.r-Orilla Jenkins,
Webster IS: Mary A. Kelley. Knox. s.; Ella
Russell Indianapolis. s.; Liviala ID. Teush,
Greenfield. s..
Reissue Margaret Moore, Piegceton. SO.
Widows Indian Waxs-Sarah a. Vents,
Thorntown. S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
LOCAL GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
Trade of the Week Below Expecta-
tiOns-Prices Unusually Steady.

Trade of the Week Below Expecta-
tiOns-Prices Unusually Steady.
The trade of the week ending Feb. u was
not what had been looked for, as it has been
difficult to ship goods to points off the rail-
roads SO deep has been the mud. Retail
country merchants have their bills Well paid
up and are disposed to purchase good bills
as soon as the business picks up. Steady
prices have been TIE rule. Sugar made two
advances last week and eggs two declines.
In other markets fluctuations We're slight.
Staple groceries, provisions, hardware. iron,
glass, leather and hides are all firm at quo
tations and fruits and vegetables, II good
stock, meet with good sale at satisfactory
prices Generally, business men are quite
well satisfied with the trade prospects.
re local grain market while not as ac-
tive in the week ending Seb. 5, was more
active than in any of the preceding weeks
for three months as shown by the inSpec-
tiOns, and the week closed with track bids
trm as reported by the secretary OF me
Board of Trade.
Wheat-No 2 red. 96c; No. red, 9sq94c; Feb
ruary, 96c; wagon wheat, CSC
Corn-No. 1 white, 2S14c; No white. 2sz2c; No.
3 white 28l5c; No 4 white, 25i2c; No. white
mixed, 2Sc; No. 5 white mixed 2sc; No.
white mixed. 25c; No. yellow, aSAc; No 3
yellow. 2sAc; No. 4 yellow, 25hc; No. mixed
nc; No. Mixed 2Sc; No Mixed ZOc; ear
onts@No. white, 2sc; No. white 24lsc; No.
2 mixed 2psc: No. white mixed, 2Sisc.
Hay-No. / timothy. s7@7.5O; No. timothy. Sc
~ii, Sspectons-wheat: No 2 red, cars; No. g. 2;
rejected, . total. cars Corn; No. ) white, 80
ears; No. l. !; No. 3 yellow, z; No. 4, !; No.
~ xed, %; No. A. |; total, 62 cars. Rye: Re
jected, ! car.
Poultry and other Produce.
prices paid by shippers;
Poutry-Hens, Sc; springs, &C. cocks, &c; young
hen turkeys &c; toms, Sc; ducks, 90; geese, acc
for full Ieathered, Doc for plucked.
Butter-Country. choice, udl2c; mixed, 64Sc.
Festhers1Fiime geese. soc per Id: prime duck
10nl7c per 10.
Ioney-10013c per h.
Wool-Mediun. unwashed 10000; tub-washed.
g0G25c; bury and understandable. sc less.
HIDES. TALLOW. ETC
Oreen-salted Hdes-No. l. sac; No. 2. sac;
No. / calf. l0c: No. calf. S19c
Grease-White. Sc: yellow. ZIG; brown. z1tc.
rallOW-No. l. &c. No. . 21sc.
poues-prv S12Hl3 uer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Wants the odd Fellows, Home.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE Odd
Fellows of Rush county will make an eff
fort to locate the proposed state Odd Eel
lows Home at Rushville. A united effort
toward this end is being made by the eight
lodges in the county, and the matter will
be laid before the Rushville Commercial
Club next Monday night. The excellent
railroad facilities of this city. the agricul-
tural resources and the strength of the or
der in this community are being urged as
reasons why the home should come here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
TROUBLE IN CONVENTION.
POpulists Fuse with Democrats and
the Minority Withdravs.

Special to the lndlanapoIis JoulllaI-
PRINCETON, Ind, Feb. 12.-The Demo-
Gratis and Populists of Gibson county met
in convention here to-day and decided to
fuse in the coming county election. When
the question of fusion came up S. NJ. Hol-
comb. middle-of-the-road Populist, made
a ringing speech against it. The fusion ele-
ment Immediately became rampant and Mr.
Holcomb was told that his political pres
ence was obnoxious TO them and he was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

sentence of three years for larceny, escaped
from the Gibson county jail. Sheriff Muir
ply has been hunting them diligently. and
this afternoon received messages announc-
ing their capture. Hudspeth was caught at
Nevada. Mo-, and Land ut Oklahoma City.
Hudspeth demands requistion and Gov.
Mount will issue the papers to-night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Feb. 12.-The bat
talon composed of representatives of the
G. A. r. in this county to-day adopted
resolutions condemning Commissioner of
Pensions Evans for his ruling that rejected
applicants must wait year before renew
ing their claim unless they present new evil
dence within ninety days
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cial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Upton, Ind, Feb. 1.-THE Union-Dis-
patch the organ of the Populist party here,
announces that the Populist party is abso-
lutely divorced from the Democratic party
and will place in nomination county ticket
and refuse to fuse with the Democrats for
any office. The Democrats very much
alarmed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
DIR. w. p. welborn.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON. Ind. Feb. 12.-Dr- W. r.
Welborn, cashier of the Peoples National
Bank and president of the School Board Of
this city. died tonight of heart failure.
aged sixty. DIR. Welborn was one OF the
wealthiest men in Gibson county and was
renufed Ger his philanthropy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
The Wen Was Poisoned.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Feb. 12.-The au-
topsy on the body of Mrs. Romine disclosed
a quantity of poison in her stomach. The
authorities are convinced that it is case
of murder. Water from the well was found
to contain poison. Other members of the
family are out of danger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Rush Populists Divided.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Feb. 12.-The Popu-
lists of Rush county met this afternoon and
selected delegates to the state convention
at Indianapolis, Feb. %. The party is di-
vided OH the question of fusion with the
Democrats. John Nipp, the county chair
man, is pronounced i'll his opposition to flu
sion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Assistant Treasurer Appointed.

Special 10 the IndlanapoIls Journal.
GREENSBURG Ind, Feb. 12-County
Treasurer d. C. Elder has appointed Alex
ander Connolly as his deputy. Mr.. Connolly
is a son of the late Captain J. II. Connolly.
an officer in the signal service during the
war, and was associated with Senator J. b.
Foraker in that service. He is also a grand
son of Governor Stephen Harding.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Want John C. Evans ParOIed.
eciaI m the TudiananoIis Journal


MARION, Ind, Feb. Ia petition is in
circulation here asking for the parole of
John c. Evans, now serving a term of five
years in the penitentiary for swindling
Alfred Haines in d green-goods scheme.
The petition states that previous to this
transaction Evans had borne a reputation
not receive the encouragement here that
it's friends desire to see and the parole is
not likely to be secured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Glass worker Roasted to Death.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 12.-George Brown
aged twenty-five, of Covington, KY, en-
ployed in a Muncie glass factory, fell down
near a flame of natural gas while intoxi-
Gated tonight and was fairly roasted alive
being too drunk to extinguish the flames
His clothing was burned off from the waist
up and his head was burned to crisp in
places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
the Indiananolis Journal.

Special to the IndIanapoIls JOuTtaI
BEDFORD, Ind, Feb 12.-James w.
Westenhoffer, prominent young citizen OF
this county is dead of bilious fever. Mr.
Westenhoffer had been postmaster at Hell
tonyille. eight miles northeast of this city
He came here two weeks ago 10 accept
position under Col. " V. Williams, the new
postfna ster of Bedford. He was thirty-iiYe
years Old and leaves a wife and two chill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
KiIIed by Failing Slate.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Feb. 12.-Morgan Rossier
and an Italian named Mozette were caught
by heavy fall of slate in mine north of
the city to-day. MoZette was instantly
killed and Rossier was seriously injured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Red Wen Banquet

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind. Feb. 1.-THE degree
team of Cherokee Lodge of Red Men, TWEEN
ty-six in number, arrived tonight from
Louisville to exemplify the work Of the or
der as guests of Juniata Tribe of Madison
A banquet followed. The session lasted
nearly all night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Killed in "a Coal shaft.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 12.-John
Jumbo, an Italian miner. at Coal Bluff, this
county. was killed by being caught under
descending cage to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

) the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO. Ind, Feb. 12.-Michael Locke,
one of the wealthiest and most prominent
settlers of Howard county. died at his home
in this city last night, aged seventy-three.
Ohm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
James the Democratic choice.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE Ind, Feb. 12--An excit-
ing primary election. held here yesterday
by the Democrats of Putnam county result
ed i'll John II. James being nominated for
representative.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
A SHOOTING POSTMASTER.
Henry GiIfOy Fatally Wounds Joseph
Hoffman at LyfOrd.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CLINTON. Ind. Feb. 12.-Henry GiIfoy.
the new postmaster at Lyford. the mining
camp just across the river. shot and perhaps
fatally wounded Joseph Hoffman. one Of the
toughs OF the town. tonight. The shooting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON. Ind. Feb Zone month
ago tonight Or. John Hudspeth. held for
criminal assault. and Henry Land, under
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

DEVER. Col. Feb. 12.--Police Magistrate
Ellis to-day declared the ordinances fixing
the license fee for cigarette dealers at 81 900
per year TO be excessive and unreasonable.
and therefore void. There Is no municipal
tax on tobacco OF cigar dealers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Robinson win Run AGAIN.

followers who were in the minority. left
the hall making threats Of revenge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13
Nails and HorseshOeN.


Steel cut nails, sl1S wire nails, from store,
$1,000 rates: from mill. s1.75 rates. Horseshoes
per keg, $3.50; mule shoes, per keg. $780, horse
nails. s4Q5 per box. Barb wire. galvanized. So:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-13

Bar Iron-l50n1. 60c: horseshoe bar. 2ls12s.c;
nail rod, &c; ploW slabs. PIC; American cast
steel. sq11c: tire steel, 2hqSc: spring steel. AZ
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

TIBBLE-We are authorized to announce Dr
J. W. Tibble, OF Scott township candidate ro,
Representative Of sShqrp county IN the next
Legislature, subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic party.
SPURLOCK--We are authorized to announce
d. D. Spurockiof. Davidson township, IL can
aiuate Tor Representative .ofSharp county in
the nextslegislature, subject sto the action Of
the democratic party.
MukPHf-Ihe RECORD is authorized to an.
npnnce WIG. Murphy, Of Lebanon township, Il
candidate for representative of sharp county.
subject to the action of the democratic party.
SHAVER The RRcoRR is authorized to an.
nounce S. L. Shaver, of Scott township, IL can.
dldate for representative of Sharp county, sub.
'ec' TO The action of the democratic party
HERRN--Fhe Record lis authorized to an
nounce 7. l. Herrn, Of Piney Fork township, q
candidate for representative of Sharp county
subject to the action Of the democratic party.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

COLLlNs-Fhe Record. is authorized to an
nounc0 l.. p. Collins, ofPney Fork township IL
candidate for the office of County and Probate
Judge OF Sharp county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
CHASE--We are authorized to announce
W. A. Chasc, of Hardy township, candidate
for the office oilGounty and Probate Judge, of
Sharp county ,..subjcct o.the action of the dem
ocratic party.
MOBI,EY-The Record is hereby authorized
to announce CALVIN MobIcy, of. colt township,
as candidate Tor County Judge of Sharp
county, subject TO the action of the democratic
party.
SMlFH--The RECORD IS authorized to an
nouncc j. w, Smith, of .Sulll"an township, n
CANDIDATE for county land probate Judge o
Sharp county,: subject to the .actlon OF the
democfatic party.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18
FOR CLERK.

HILL-Wc ARE authorized to anpounCe ii, B
Hill, OF Hardy township, asa candidate for the
onlcc of Clerk ofthe Circuit Court OF Sharp
county, Subject 70 thc aetlqn.oI the Democratic
primaries.
WANN-The Record.i .is authorized to anaouncc
j. wann, of pineyitork township, u candidate
for. r.the,onlcc of Clerk -or the courts Of sharp
county, subject to thc.acton- OF the democratic
party.
SoUTHWoRTII-We are authorized to an
nounco j.. ". Soulhworth.o of Pmcy Fork town.
ship,'a candidate for the. ..oflcc of Clerk OF the
Circuit Court ofSharp county. subject TO the
action of the democratic. party.
sIMs--The krcoup Is authorzcd'to announce
q. H!'sims, .of fsullivan.township, candidate
for the office ol Clerk ol.the.courts of sharp
county, subject to the acton,oi the democratic
party
To.TlIE VOTERS OF. slIARp.CouNry,
Fellow CitIzensi-.l nm u candidate 10 the oncc
of CLERK Of the courts Of sharp county, subject
TO the.ucton OF the democratic party nm
grateful to the people Tor the liberal supporl
given me for this position In lS0O, ! have no
public record OF which to boast but f.clcclcd
my best efforts viii be- to make one that VIII
reflect credit 10 myself and county, Hoping
tomcrit your kind consideration At the coming
primaries, am gratefully yours,
\ J, Estes,
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

Imboden is certainly the
fattest plum in the pudding,
Listen to the News: I'm
boden is the smoothest peb'
bic on Spring Rivers beach;
she's the most luscious pip,
pin in the orchard of the
world; she's the slickest
short. t.horn in the Arkansas
herd; she's the best wheat
in the elevator; she's the
finest nectar that ever filled
a cob; she's the juciest
watermelon on the vine, and
the faircst maiden in Dixie's
seminary,
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

Our naval force has been
strengthened. The 50,00O,-
900 appropriated by congress
for defense is being put to
use. Spain has a S o
strengthened her navy and
prepared for war, When
president Mckinley receives
the official report of the naval
board of inquiry, we will
then know what's what, and
not until then.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18
NOTICE,

Members of the Sharp
County Democratic Central
Com llttee will please take
no Ice: .).% ,..r.
Having, no quorum on
Saturday the 18th, inst, on
account of high water &c,
the committee adjourned to
the 10Th of this month at 10
d. IN.
Each committeeman that
has not done so will please
send at once his proxy to
some one here to act for him
in case he can't come. If all
the committee had done this
at first it would have saved
all this trouble. Please be
prompt as the time is
short. NJ" I'll. ,~.~
J. r. Mctcalf
Chairman.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18
FOR SHERIFF.

wIfKINs-WSs are1.authorizcd to announce
J. T. wilkins, Of Hardy township, candidate
for the office Of Sheriff rand Collector of Sharp
n osunty ,bject to the. .clIQq of the democratic
party.
TlNDEL-We. are authorized to announce
Richard p. Tindcl rs u candidate for Sheriff
ard ex-onlcio Collector of Sharp county,
subject to the.acton of the democratic party.
BoWERS--We are authorized to announce
II. Il, Bowers of Scott township, candidate
for' Sheriff andI Collector sof sharp conaiy,
subject to!the action OF the democratic party.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

Readers of this paper will
notice in another column the
request of Jno, H. Wilks,
chairman of the Republican
county central committee to
Republicans asking them not
to participate in the Demo,
cratic primary in any way.
In a legalized primary, with
the right kind of judges,
those who are known to- be
other than Democrats, sand
those who will not, support
the nominees of the party,
could do nothing but stand
at the door and watch the
Democrats vote anyway.
We want a strictly Demo
cratic primary. and hope
judges from each township
will be chosen that will
have it. h.a .
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

An exchange tells of I
clerk who was showing a
ladyssome parasols. He had
a good command of language,
and knew how to commend
his goods, AS he picked up
a parasol from the lot on the
counter and opened it, he
struck an attitude of admir-.
alton, and holding it up, SAID
Nov, there, isn't it lovely?
Look at that silk, Particu.'
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

In the proper place ir q to-
days paper appears the an.
nouncen1ent of Judge j. B.
McCaleb for reelection to
the office of circuit judge of
the sixteenth judicial circuit
of Arkansas, 1t is unneces-
sary for us to say anything
to the people Of this county
in regard to Judge McCaleb's S
candidacy, as he has served
two terms as judge and is
we'll and favorably known all
over this and the other coun-
ties of the circuit. We have
never had an abler officer
than we, have now, IN the
person of Judge Nc Caleb and
the record made while an Of.
icer is one that we feel GER
tain meets the approval. of
the entire sixteenth judicial
circuit. I'd. ,#1', 70 G .W
Sharp County record., 1898-03-18

Special Raiding Deputy
John II. Burris captured 8
illicit stills and FIVE moon
sinners near Rasselville on
the 18th. This officer has
in the last four months sue.
ceeded in taking dfty-three
moonshiners and thirty-one
illicit stills, and it hasn't
been a very good time for the
business either.