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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
LEYDEN.
The Weeks Long List Of Summer
Visitors.


Miss Harriet Prescott from CO.
lumbia College library, New York city,
Miss Martha Cutler of the editorial
staff of Harper's Bazaar, New YORK
city. Miss Olive Mann of the Congress
sional library Washington, d. ca
Misses Annie and Elizabeth Mann OF
Columbia College library and Miss
Molly Prescott and her niece Alice
Prescott, of Derry New Hampshire
who are spending a vacation in FLOR
ence. Mass, came to Greenfield ana
took a recent carriage drive to Leyden
to call on Mrs. Hope Alvord Marques
of New York city, who is staying at
her fathers. They returned TO Flor
ence by trolley from Greenfield.
Mrs. Henrietta Pike and daughter
are in town.
Hapgood Dennison visited his
daughters in Millers Falls over sun
day.
Mary and Janette Benson of Brook
Ign, n. Y, are at f. r. Fosters Tor the
month.
Herman and Mildred Severance VS.
tied at A. G. Gallup's in Green River
Monday
Mrs. win Davis and children of
shelburne are at her fathers NJ. ,
Severance's.
Bertha Davenport visited at her
brothers, S. T. X. Dayenports, part
of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman ana
daughter have just spent a week at
H. E. Mowrys.
RAYMOND Mowry of Greenfield and
friend were at his fathers, ii. D.
Mowry's, Sunday.
George Carlisle has sold his place to
H. E. Mowry. His daughter Mrs'
Pike, is to occupy it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wright ana
Florence have gone for a carriage
drive to Westfield and vicinity.
William Deane with two grandsons,
Ernest and Walter Grout from Gin
visited at S. c. Severance's saturday
Alonzo Pixley of Springfield is at
his uncle's, L. T. Darling's, while he
rests from work on Webster's diction-
aries.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S Keet and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. f. Mowry spent a week at
Spofford lake recently and had fine
time.
Mary and Charles Davenport We're
in town Saturday. Charles has been
admitted to the bar and located in
Boston.
DIR. and Mrs. Daniel Griffin have
gone to housekeeping at the Cook
place in Greenfield which they have
purchased.
]. II. Robertson, who has been sick
for some time, is out and went to
Greenfield Saturday to meet MIS-
Breer and daughter Kittie, MIS-
Breer is sister to Mrs. Robertson.
Byron Miner, wife and two children
from South Deerfield were in town
several days last week visiting re4a-
tives of both Mr. and Mrs. Miner. Mrs.
Mary Miner his mother, came with
them and found a warm welcome
from relatives and acquaintances
Mrs. Melinda Smith and Mrs. Hen
nv Briggs and her daughter, Mara
Briggs and Helen Gerrett, all OF
Greenfield Meadows, were in town
wednesday calling on friends ana
visiting cemeteries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Hoiton OF
Westfield visited at 5. c. Severahces
Friday. Mrs Holton will be remem-
bered as Minnie Bliss, who taught
school on East hill several years ago
and is a cousin of Mrs. Severance.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
WEST TOWN SH EN- D.

DR.. G. T. Gale is in Brattleboro this
week,
d. f. Boyden spent Sunday at
Mortified.
Miss Hortense l.. Switzer is spend
ing ten days at Sunset lake.
W II. Allen of Cambridge, Mass, is
visiting his brother, Seth Allen.
Rev. T. NJ. Wiswall of Newfane
supplied the pulpit Sunday in the abb
sence of Miss Helen Jones.
Albert Pierce of Suffield, Conn., is
in town experimenting the repairs of
the house which he recently pur-
chased from f. f. Barber Melvin
Pratt of Newfane is doing the paper
ing and painting.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
WEST JAMAICA.

Mr.. williams is repairing his MILL
Mrs. Farnum was a recent guest OF
Mrs. Ben Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and son have
moved down onto their farm
Moses johnson has returned from a
visit to his daughter and SON.
Miss Julia Putnam has gone TO her
sisters, Mrs Gould's. and intends to
go to Nashua n. H
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
Puts an End to II All.

A grievous wall ofttimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. Dizziness, Backache,
Liver complaint and Constipation
But thanks to DR.. Kings New Lie
Pills they put an end to it all. They
are gentle but thorough. Try them
Only csc Guaranteed by F. H. Hol-
den & Co.'S drug store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
SOUTH VERNON.

s. A. Harley of Holyoke is visiting
his son, Clifton Harley
Mrs. ]. G. weatherhed is with Mrs.
C. H. Newton at present.
Miss Abbie Dunklee has returned TO
her home in West Brattleboro.
E. C. Eames and family of Fran
ingham, Mass, are guests at L. w.
Browns.
Rev. |. NJ. Blanchard and family are
away for the rest of the month on
their vacation.
II. Bidwell and Miss Abbie Towns
bend of Brattleboro were Sunday
guests at C. II. Newton's.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Brooks OF
West wareham, Mass, are spending
their summer vacation with their par
ents.
Charles Jackson and wife and S. w.
Bailey and wife go TO Boston, Mass
to attend the national G. a. r. en-
campment next week
Mrs. ]. W. Reed with her son Floyd
and her mother Mrs. Helen Newton
Of Northampton. Mass are spending
a few days at J. A. Beers's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12

The Orange county democrats at
Chelsea August dominated T. ].
Albee Of Bradford and P. F. Dicker-
man OF Tunbridge for senator's
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12

slate dealers az over Rutland eoun-
~ and several over the line in New
york state are forming a trust for the
purpose Of fixing a uniform price on
an slate. The trust VIII control the
entire output in that section
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12
Such medical authorities Or. Clarke and others OF
equal prestige strongly recommend
''SAIA,D A'

cEYLoN g. INDIA TEA ICED" summer beverage,
for while stimulating IL is totally harmless. Get
packet from your grocer, but be it's the genuine
i'sALADA". sealed lead packets only Black or
NATURAL GREEN. soc, coo and zoe per pound BY
all
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-08-12

valter Joslin of Brattleporo Is
,,.orting on the Merriman cottage
Mrs Nellie Alexander and Miss May Nay
cotton are visiting in Orange inns
week. -. ;s
George Alexander of New VOTE .i "a
with his grandparents at Nor'hiieiu
Farms. MI.
Mrs. Albert Lyman OF soni 49,. ,.,,1
and Mr. and Mrs. Newton OF Chlco-
nee Fails are guests of c. H. Green
A negro tramp was arrested here a,,. on
Fridav. A villainous looking feiloW
wearing a tin jacket under his coat
He was taken to Greenfield had NJ
trial and was afterward taken to some
institution.
The Sons Of Veterans win me-.
wives Maid a birthday visit to Gavin
irish on warwick avenue trlaay
evening. Ice-cream and cake were
served and Mr.. Irish was presented
with a @. A. r pin All spent a very
ryeasant evening.
Among visitors in town Old Home
week were Mrs. Sarah Ward OF or
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
GRAND LEADER OPENING.
Easter Hats and Millinery Goods Dis
played in ereae Profusion.

The spring opening a the Grand
Leader store took place, as per an
nouncement in the Leader yesterday
and today. 1t was unfortunate that
Mrs Trexler. who has charge of the
millinery department, was called
away on account Of the illness Of her
father, but Notwithstanding this fac,
the great crowd of ladies' which visit
ed the store was taken care Of nicely.
The display of Easter hats and millin-
cry goods was elegant and many
sales were made. MI Hirsch. the
genial manager. was in his element
and was the recipient Of many compli-
ments upon his selection OF the beau
tiful stock Of spring goods
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
AN EVENING OF OPERA.
Return Engagement Of Ed Andrews
and His Splendid Players.

Manager Brooks has booked a re-
turn engegement of the popular come
dian, Ed Andrews. and his splendid
company Of singers for Friday even
ing March 25 The company VIII pre-
sent this seasons success, Birds OF a
Feather, which IS certainly a clever
piece Of comedy and abounds in beau
iful musical features rendered by
ARTISTS Of superior excellence. Mr..
Andrews. who is one Of the cleverest
and most popular comedian on the
American Stage, has surrounded him
self with a company Of singers who
rank high in The operate field, which
should surely afford our musical and
amusement loving people a most de-
lightful evenings entertainment This
new piece is built around very funny
play. The comedy is natural and ex-
tremely good
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
nrylng prepararlons slmnlr :

IT tIib UINIItfIHLIUIt bIUtIy CoVCL
op dry catarrh; they dry up the eecretions,
Which adhere to the membrane and decom.
pose, causing far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuiIs
and use that which cleapses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such n remedy
and wi1 cure catarrh or coldIn the head
easily and pleasantly. trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell tho
5Oc. size. Ely Brothers. sc Warren St. NJ
The Balm cures without pain, does net
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itsel.
over an irritated and angry surface, reliey.
ing Immediately the painful inflammation
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
The Name Wltcn HazeI.

The name Witch Hazel is much
abused. z. c. Dewitt & Co, Chicago.
are the inventors OF the original and
only genuine Witch Hazel salye. A
certain cure for Cuts. Burns, Bruises.
EcRema, Tetter, Piles, etc. There are
many eoun,erfeits OF this salve. some
OF which are dangerous, while they are
all worthless. In buying Witch Hazel
salve see that the name E. c. Dewitt
& Co, Chicago, is on the box and a
cure is certain. Sold by j. N. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

a year ago by the Oklahoma worlds
fair commission, and endorsed by
most of The members Of the legisla-
ture and the majority Of the territor-
ial officials, have gone to ST. Louis
within the past two weeks.
Miss Paine has been given the po.
sition as stenographer TO the private
secretary If President Francis. and
Miss Bernard as s'enographer to Fred
erick w. Taylor chief of the depart
ment Of agriculture and horticulture.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
Danger!
Headache, Tremb-
ling Hands, Twitch-
ingS, Irritability,
Are Sign ais.

Not every headache Is a sign Of nerv-
Gus break down.
But II you suffer often from headache
that seems TO re-occur al intervals. nerv-
Gus or brain trouble Is very evident.
Again. II you can't hold pen to paper
without trembling or twitching. there's
a screw loose somewhere.
or. II yor seem irritable and cross
without cause.
All these are signs and symptoms.
Not necessarily that you are danger
ously sick-But. at any rate. sick enough
TO need Dr. Miles Nervine.
The danger lies in neglecting the
slight symptoms.
Some Of these signs are sleeplessness,
Dizziness, Excitabnity. Loss OF Memory,
Fretfulness, Headache. Melancholy, Neu-
ralgia, Muscular Twitchings
DO not neglect them. Begin TO take
DR.. Niles Nervine. It will cure them.
For five years I have suffered terri
bly, from nervous prostration. I tried
one physician after another, hut re-
ccived no benefit. I continued TO grow
worse until 1 was afraid to be left alone
and despaired Of ever being cured
Three months ago ] was induced 10 try
taking the first bottle ] felt so much
continued 10 take L until ] if1S0I'tsG had taken
three. bottles, and am now in better
health than ! have been for years. 49,
MRS. G. A. BRAMAN, Trey, Chic.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
Do You Want strenqthl

II you want TO increase your
strength you must add to and not take
from The physical. In other words,
he food that you eat must be digest
cd. assimilated and Appropriated by
the nerves. blood tissues before be
ing expelled from the intestines. Ko-
iol Dyspepsia Cure adds Q the physl.
al II gives strength to and builds
up strength in the human system. II
IS pleasant to the taste and palatable,
and the only combination Of digestantg
that will digest the food and enable
the system to appropriate all OF ita
lealth and strength giving qualities.
Sold by ]. n. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

The funeral Of Mrs. Ed Reece, who
died Sunday night, was held at 2
O'Clock this af fernoon The services be-
ing conducted at the First Christian
church by the Rev. j. r Ogle The
deceased was a member Of the Re
becca lolge which had charge of the
services. She leaves q husband and
two children. aged 9 and IA respective
lv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
InvaIuable for Rheumatlsm.

have been suffering for the past
few years with a severe attack Of
rheumatism and found that Billiards.
Snow Liniment was the only thing
that gave me satisfaction and tended
to alleviate my pains March oath,
1902, John c. Degnan, Kinsman, Ills
25c, soc and 800 Sold by F. B.
Lille 4 CO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
TOOK ALL BUT SAFE.
Robbers Loot St. Louis Manufacturing
and Packing Plant.
fRr Associated Press.l

st. Louis. Mo-. March 22.--Robbers
looted the Office and plant of the Pilly
Packing and Flue Brush ManufactuT-
ing company sometime las. night and
hauled over 81 600 worth of loot away
in a wagon. Everything in the ofiice
except the safe, which contained
money but which was undisturbed,
was taken
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

Yesterday morning. Houses vibrated
and telephone receivers were observ.
ed to swing on their hooks In An.
sonia and Rockville the shock was
plainly felt Windows ratified and
furniture was moved.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
Mother eray's Sweet Powders for
Children.

Successfully used by Mother Gray.
nurse in the Ch.ldren's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. over 10000 testimonials.
They never fail. At all druggists. 25c.
Sample FREE. Address Allen s. Olm.
sted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

In police court this morning James
Robber ?. John Carter and Emmer
son Cleveland were each given ten
days on the street gang. being unable
% show the court that they had any
means of suppesC Three other vag
cases were set for later in the day.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
MINISTER DECORATED.
lBy Associated ~ ass.l

Seoul, March 22-United States
Minister Allen has received the decor.
a'icl OF first class Of Pal Kuk in recog-
milton Of his valuable counsel and long
Intimacy with the emperor Of Japan.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
LUCKY OKLAHOMA GIRLS.
eeurs Positions With Exposition Com
pany in ST. Louis.

TWO Oklahoma girls have been
cky in securing good positions with
ie Louisiana Purchase Exposition
ompany at ST. Louis. Miss Jessie
'aine Of this city, and Miss Katie Ber-
ard Of Oklahoma ciiy. who were rec
nmended 70 the exposition company
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
NEw cHlNesE TREATY.
lBy Assoclaied PTess.l

Washington, D. c., March pa
new treaty regulating the admission
of Chinese in'o the U.fted Sta.es Is
in preparation. The existing treaty.
which was made by Secretary Ores
ham and Minister WI 70 1884, VIII ex-
pire next December by Limitation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
PatrIek empIoyment Aaeney.

We furnish all kinds Of help, skilled
and unskilled, white and colored, male
and female. free Of charge to en-
ployer Office 107 South Second ST.
P O. Box PIT. Phone ISL
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

Mrs. Alice Tabor OF Rossville
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs w II Mer
en- Of 5his city. died Sunday az her
lome after a few days illness The
uneral services We're held yesterday,
he deceased leaves a husband and
.hree children. besides relatives and
many friends to mourn The loss.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
posrpoNEmENr LIKELY.
Apparently Hard Matter to Bring
Senator Farris to Trial.
by Associated Press)

Jefferson City. Mo-, March 22.--The
second trial Of Frank Farris, state
senator charged with legislative
boodling, was called for trial this
morning, but as It was announced that
Attorney General Crow WI ID not ar
rive from St Louis till afternoon and
that all the jurors we're not present.
adjournment tin afternoon was taken
There is a rumor that John A. Lee,
former lieutenant governor Of Mis-
souri, and chief prosecuting witness
against Farris, is too III to attend The
trial
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

This is the season when friend
takes you out behind the barn. to keep
his other friends from finding 1T out.
and gives you a piece of genuine
maple sugar
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
eANK REcEIvERs AppolNrgp.
(By Assoclated Pressl

Cumberland, Nd, March 22.-Re.
ceiyeHs were appoin ed for the Min
ers and Merchants Savings bank of
Lonaooning, which has 100000 on de.
post. its failure being consequent
upon hat of the City Trust and Bank.
ing company of Baltimore.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

Il Cften happens that instead Of the
members Of a congregation shocking
the preacher. he shocks them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

FPEE Write to us for Free Trial
= = $3.50 5t.i Package Of Or. Miles, Anti
Pair Pills, the New Scientific Remedy
for Pam. Also Symptom Blank our
Specialist will diagnose your case tell
you K21 what 81; is wr9Tng and how e. right Il,
LABORATORIES, ELKIIART, IND.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
NEW YORK Ex-MAYoR.
(by Associated Press.l

New York, March 22--Wm r..
Grace, former mayor OF New York,
died yesterday, aged H.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

COLDS LEAD TO PNEUMONIA.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE re-
moves the cause To get the genuine
call for the fuil name and look for the
signature Of f w. Grove 25c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

s1oo Rouno Trip Sunday to El Reno.
Leaves Santa Fe depot $3.50 a. m., re.
turns same evening at $3.50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22

S1.oo Round Trip Sunday TO FL Reno.
Leaves Santa Fe depot $3.50 a. m, re-
turns same evening at $50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-22
NUTMEG STATE JARREn.
(By Associated Press)

Hartford. Conn., March 22-An
earthquake shock was felt at o'clock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
SEEKS BED IN PRISON, GOES
TO DETENTION HOSPITAL
Wanderer Who Asks for Lodging
Is Discovered to Have Small
poX-Disinfection Follows.
FORMALDEHYDE, SHOWER

Morris Lucid. of Columbus, Neb.. strolled
into the police station at 10 o'clock last
night and addressed himself to the desk
sergeant with view TO obtaining a bed for
the night I'VE have no beds here re-
piled the sergeant, you'll have to go to the
Frinedly Inn" We'll, the policeman up
the street told me I'd better come down
here" said the man from Nebraska, for
I've got something the matter with me-
I'm all broken OUT Ee was quickly di-
rected to the City Dispensary, where his
ailment was pronounced smallpox. 1t was
not a yirulent case, but was sufficiently
pronounced to land him in the pesthouse
Then things began TO happen around the
Dispensary and the police station. The
desk sergeant, who talked to the man, was
vaccinated at once. The engineer was
called and sent out for fOrmaldehyde. He
returned with it in copious quantities, and
a deluge began Upstairs, downstairs and
in the turkeys chamber went the man be-
hind the squirtgun. and the formaldehyde
preceded him at every step The premises
were saturated and all was quiet save the
odOr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
BURNED RUINS AND SOAKED
DEBRIS REMAIN WHERE
THE OCCIDENTAL STOOD
Outer Walls
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PACED

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE
and drugs. Between $4,000 and $11,OW Oh
insurance is carried the stock.
FRANK Ryan said to the Journal yeste oro
day that his loss would aggregate $2oOO0
with $4,000 insurance He also had Just laiu
In a large spring stock of goods Whlcn Is
practically total loss.
The amounts and names of policies carried
by Ryan were: The Milwaukee Mechanics
$l5OO; Hamburg-Bremen, $1,000; FRANKLIN,
$3.50. He also carried policies with the
Germania and the Farmers of New York.
but the exact amounts could not be learneu;
His insurance is placed with the Central
Trust Company, John r. Welsch and DaVld
Coulter agencies.
Frederick Ayres, of the L. S. Ayres Com
panv, was unable to estimate the loss TO
their stock of shoes and infant goods, over
The stock value, he said, would aggregate
$4,000.
The Schomberg Cigar Company fixed the
value of it's stock at about $4,000 and estl-
mated the loss at about $4,000. Insurance
unknown, but believed to be sufficient TO
cover loss. Henry Burgheims jewelfy
store was damaged $1,000, fully insured.
No estimate could be made by the pro-
prietor of the Ruben clothing store, all
though it is known that the loss there will
not be large, the only damage TO any e&-
tent resulting by the breaking of a sky
light, allowing the water to flood the cloth
ing in this vicinity. No damage has been
fixed on the stock of goods in the Reinie
Miller furnishing store, but it is known
that the stock is almost a complete wreck
1t was impossible yesterday to make an
accurate estimate of damage to the hotel
building. though it is believed that the loss
will come within So, 600 the amount of in
surance held on the building by the owner,
Henry Schnull. The large thick walls are
still intact and it is believed repairs can
be made on the structure which will make
it tenable for some time. An official in
spectiOn has not yet been made by the ar
chitects or insurance adjusters. but those
in authority spoke of the walls yesterday
as beirg substantial for many years serv-
ice.
The insurance held the building was
in the A. MetZger agency in the follow
ing companies:
Manchester Manchester, England, $500;
Watertown, N Y, 5000: Wiliamsburgh
| City, Brooklyn. N Y $500: Buffalo Ger
man, Buffalo, N. Y, $3.50; Buffalo Com
| mercial, Buffalo, n. Y, $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
PRISONER THINKS HE
IS BUILDING 4 HOUSE
Negroes Delusion Causes Him to
Cut Queer Capers in
Cell.

Willis Iliff, a negro, 721 Massachusetts
avenue, is confined in one of the private
cells at police headquarters. but neverthe-
less spent the night in building a dwelling
house on East Michigan street.
Tiff is mildly insane, and his disordered
mind spurs him during the midnight
hours. Crawling like a cat to the upper
corners of his cell. he gave orders, braced
himself and 'heaved' with might and
main until the bars creaked. He gave his
men directions showed how to place the
timbers and wanted to hire carpenters at
SIS day
Archaeology for Club.
The next meeting of the Contemporary
Club will be held Saturday evening, April
%. DR.. Josiah II. Penniman, dean of the
University of Pennsylvania, will deliver
an address on Some Recent Excavations
at Nippur." The annual business meeting
for the election of officers will take place
that evening at o'clock, the lecture fol-
lowing at $3.50 o'clock. DR.. Penniman is a
speaker of great force and brilliancy and.
the university he represents stands fore
most In archaeological Investigations the
doctors address should be OF great interest
and Importance.