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The award and allowance are to Include sums "sufficient to equal the damage by the wear and tear of the plant and the interest upon its actual value, and such additional sums as may be fairly due for each year's use of said tlant." Bucessive suits are authorized for each year that the plants are held and Jury trials are authorized unless the fight to jury trial is waived by the own ers of the plant. IS WITHIN THE LAW. pecretnry Gage Defend* HI* Orders I Iteirardinir Collection of Duties. Washington, April 14.—A letter from Secretary Gage was received by the senate Tuesday responding to the resolution of inquiry as to orders issued to customs officers to delay liquidation of entries made of merchandise arriving under April 1 last. The secretary explains that the order is in accordance with authority conferred on him by law. Following the reading of the letter, Senator Vest, of Missouri, presented a resolution declaring that the order was without authority of law, and in violation of the statutes and customs regulations governing the payment of import duties at the ports of entry where the same may be collected. Senator Davis (rep., Minn.), chairman of the foreign relations committee, gave notice that on Thursday next, he would move that the senate go into executive session to take up the arbitration treaty. At two o'clock, the bankruptcy bill was informally laid aside to allow Senator Morgan to conclude his Cuban speech. Senator Morgan closed his Cuban speech at 2:50 p.m. He said he hoped to get a final vote on the resolution recognizing a state of war in Cuba at an early day. Consideration of the bankruptcy bill was then resumed. Senator Lindsay (rep., Ky.) spoke in favor of the bill, answering the criticisms of Senator Nelson (rep., Minn.). The Kentucky Senator denied that the committee bill was in the interest of the creditor class and asserted that it was designed for the relief of unfortunate debtors. At 4:45 p.m., the senate went into executive session and soon after adjourned. Indemnity for Italians. Washington, April 14.—The president has decided to recommend to congress an appropriation as indemnity for the killing by a mob of lynchers of three Italian citizens at Haunville, La., August 8, last. The state department has struggled in vain for many months to escape the necessity for assuming responsibility for the killing of these men, and in the attempt it has been aided by the authorities of the state of Louisiana with copious reports to establish the assertion that the Italians were killed, not because they were Italians, but because they were suspected of having committed a murder, and also that they had lost their Italian nationality by exercising the rights of citizens in Louisiana. The passage between Secretary Hay and Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, on these points are regarded as excellent manifestations of the highest diplomatic skill in argument. When Secretary Oiney retired, he left the case as a legacy to the incoming administration. He had taken the ground that the killed were not Italian subjects, but the Italian ambassador, by direction of his government, firmly asserted its right to protect the men, and through the evidence collected through the Italian consulate at New Orleans has so far established the soundness of its contentions that when Secretary Sherman came to take up the matter he was obliged to accept the Italian contention as proper, and to decide to recommend an allotment for indemnity to the families of the men. Postal Authorities Embarraied. Washington, April 14.—Much embarrassment to the postal authorities has been caused by the failure of Congress to pass the asked for appropriation of $200,000 to defray the expenses of the international postal congress to be held here next month. The urgency of the appropriation has been pointed out to Congress, but no definite action has been taken, though there have been several such provisions inserted in bills in possession of the armor plants of the Bethlehem and the Carnegie companies. There are two of the bills, one applying to each of the institutions, the provisions being the same in both. Senator Chandler says that it is contemplated that only the Bethlehem works shall be taken, and less in case of necessity, when the Carnegie institution should also be seized. The principal section of the bill authorizes and directs the secretary of the navy forthwith to take possession of such land, buildings and machinery as constitute the armor making plant of the two companies. He is directed "to hold and use such land, buildings and machinery for a period of time sufficient to enable said secretary to manufacture at the works embraced by said plant such portion as he may see fit there to manufacture of the armor plate necessary for the completion of battle ships Alabama, Illinois and Wisconsin, now in process of construction for the United States, and thereafter to return the possession of said land, buildings and machinery to said Bethlehem Iron company, to be held by said company as its own property." The property as if the taking hereby authorized had not been made and the aforesaid taking, holding and using of said land, buildings and machinery by the said Secretary of the Navy for the purpose aforesaid shall be deemed to be a taking thereof for the public use of the United States under an obligation to make just compensation therefor, in accordance with the fifth amendment to the constitution." Introduced. Meanwhile, the tariff for the meeting of the postal authorities of the world is close at hand and arrangements are being made without contracts, payment being contingent on the appropriation of funds. The foreign delegates are rapidly being announced to this government, but the complete personnel of the body will not be known until the opening. Postmaster General Gary has not yet determined on the delegates to represent this country, but will announce them very shortly. The Bimetallic Commission. Washington, April 14.—Senator Wolcott said Tuesday that there appears to be a mistaken impression that the bimetallic commission is appointed with the purpose in view of having it represent the United States at a conference only. While the commission might be utilized in that way if a conference should be held, its first work is to be of a purely diplomatic character, looking entirely to securing European cooperation. The commission expects to leave this country about the middle of May, and immediately upon their arrival in Europe will set themselves to that task. Whether there shall be a conference at all will depend upon how the advances of the commission are received by the principal powers. More Tariff Amendments. Washington, April 14.—Senator Nelson (rep., Minn.) gave notice Tuesday of several amendments to the tariff bill. One of these abrogates, after one year, the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. Another declares trusts or combinations for the restraint of trade or to enhance the market price of imports or manufactures by two or more persons, either one of whom is an importer, to be against public policy, illegal and void, and provides for the punishment of the offense by both fine and imprisonment. A third amendment authorizes the president to suspend by executive order the collection of all duties levied upon any imported article, the home product of which is controlled by a trust. Will Pass Appropriation Bills. Washington, April 14.—An agreement has been reached among the leaders of the various parties in the senate under which the appropriation bills which failed to become laws at the last session of congress will be taken up and passed. The Indian bill will be called up today, and as soon as it is disposed of the agricultural and study civil bills will be considered. The general deficiency bill has not yet been reported. The Indian and agricultural bills are not expected to provoke much debate, but there will in all probability be considerable discussion of the sundry civil bill. Facts Abrogation of Forestry Order. Washington, April 14.—Senator Pettigrew, from the committee on appropriations, made a favorable report on Senator Clark's amendment to the sundry civil bill abrogating the executive order of February 22 setting apart certain lands in the western states as forest reservations. Confirmed. Washington, April 14.—Among the nominations confirmed by the senate on Tuesday were the following: Alfred E. Buck, of Georgia, to be minister to Japan, James Boyle, of Ohio, to be consul at Liverpool, William B. Ridgely, to be postmaster at Springfield, Ill. THE MARKETS. Grain, Provisions, Etc. Chicago, April 18. FLOUR—Quiet, but steadier. Quotable: Winter Patents, $4.20@4.40 straights, $4.00@$4.10 clears, $3.30@$3.50 seconds, $2.26@$2.75 low grades, $1.75@$2.00. Spring Patents, $4.00@$4.35 straights, $3.50@$3.60 bakers', $2.90@$3.30 low grades, $1.25@$1.75. Red Dog, $1.10@$1.25 Rye, $1.90@$2.25. WHEAT—Active and unsettled. April, 66%@67%c May, 66%@67%c July, 60%@67%c. CORN—Easier. No. 2 and No. 2, 23%@23%c May, 23%@23%c July, 25%@26%c and 25%@26%c September, 26%@26%@27%c and 27%@28%c. OATS—Easier, with fair trading. No. 2 cash, 16%@16%c May, 16%@16%c July, 17%@17%c September, 18%@18%c. Samples steady. No. 3, 16%@19%@19%c No. White, 17@20c No. 2, 17½@17½c No. 2 White, 20½@21½c. RYE—Firm, but quiet. Quotable: No. 2 cash, 5½c No. 3, 30c May delivery, 8½c. BARLEY—In small supply and steady. Screenings, $6.00@9.00 per ton feed Barley, 22½@23½c low grade malting, 24@26c fair to good, 27@30c, and choice to fancy, 31c. MESS PORK—Market fairly active and prices higher. Quotations ranged at $8.45@8.50 for cash $8.42½@8.52½ for May, and $8.62½@8.67½ for July. LARD—Trading moderately active and prices higher. Prices Quotable at $4.20@4.26 for cash $4.20@4.25 for May, and $4.30@4.32½ for September. POTATOES—Firm for choice stock. Burbanks, 18@24c per bushel Peerless, 17@19c Hebrons, 14@20c. EGGS—Steady. Fresh stock, 8½@9c. BUTTER—Market firm at 14@17½c for creameries, and 9@10c for dairies. LIVE POULTRY Quiet. Turkeys, 7½c Chickens, 7@8c Ducks, 9@10c per pound. EGGS—Market firm at $3.00@4.00 for chickens. 6.00 per dozen. New York, April 13. FLOUR—More active and stronger on the rise in wheat. Minnesota patents, $3.85@4.05 do. bakers', $3.35@3.50 Winter patents, $4.45@4.65. Rye flour, quiet. WHEAT—Spot inactive. No. 2 Red, 79c. No. 2 hard winter, 75½c. Opened strong, closing 1½@1½c net higher. No. 2 Red April closed at 76½c May, 72½@74½c, closing at 74c. CORN—Spot firmer. No. 2, 80c. Opened firm and closed ½@1½c net higher. April closed at 29½c May, 29½@29½c, closing at 29½c. OATS—Spot dull. No. 2, 22c May closed at 21½c. BUTTER—Steady. Western creamery, 13@18c. Kleins, 18c factory, 8@12½c. CHEESE—Quiet. State, large, 9@12½c small, $@12½c part skims, 5@8c full skims, 2½@3c. EGGS—Steady. State and Pennsylvania, 10½c Western, 10½c Southern, 9½@10c. Live Stock. HOGS—Market active and prices strong. Sales ranged at $5.00@4.15 for Pigs $3.15@4.17½ for light $3.80@3.10 for rough packing (3.95@4.20 for mixed, and $3.95@4.20 for heavy packing and shipping lots. ATTLE—Market rather active on shipping and local accounts feeling strong. Prices unchanged. Quotations ranged at $5.10@5.45 for choice to extra shipping Steers $4.60@5.05 for good to choice do. $4.19@4.75 for fair to good: $3.70@4.20 for common to medium do. $3.60@4.00 for butchers' Steers $3.60@4.00 for stockers $5.90@4.46 for feeders $2.00@3.80 for Cows $2.60@4.40, for Heifers $2.40@3.76 for Bulls, Oxen and Stags $3.20@4.50 for Texas Steers, and $3.00@5.00 for Veal Calves. Tiro Young Alen Drowned. Eidora, la., April 14.—Otto Snyder and Cousin John Snyder, two young men, were drowned in the river here. They were out after noon to sail a light boat and not returning at night, search was instituted and the boat was found capsized, and half a mile above was found one of their coats, hat and oars. Lowell, Ala., has a woman justice of the peace who is occasionally called upon to officiate at wedding. She is the bride. HAVOC OF WATERS. Continued Damage by West and South. Floods CRITICAL SITUATION AT OMAHA. Desperate Stream to Prevent Misunderstanding River from Clinging Its Channel—North Omaha Under Water in the South. Omaha, Neb., April 14.—Piling and boards and bags of sand, old hay and stones are being fed to the hungry maw of the Big Muddy at Omaha in an effort to restrain the manifest intention of that erratic stream to resume the channel abandoned 20 years ago. At nightfall it looked like the effort might succeed. But all hope is hedged about with provisos—that the river does not rise any higher, that a north wind does not blow, and, most uncertain of all, that the break in the bank above Florence lake is not so bad as the overflowing water indicates. Residents Driven Out. East Omaha and North Omaha are flooded by the waters that are rushing from the Missouri river. The residents flee for their lives, leaving their possession behind. The houses are standing in the flood, submerged in water from one to five feet deep. Fields of grain and fences disappear beneath the surface of the water and the trees no longer show any trunks. The flood is pouring in upon the lowlands of the East Omaha bottoms in a stream that is estimated to be 2,000 feet in width. It is sweeping southeast and pours into Florence lake. Breaks Over a Levee. The water in the lake has broken over the levee that was built to separate it from Cut Off lake, and it is now rushing with ever-increasing volume into the latter. It is sweeping over plowed and planted fields, it is driving residents from their homes in North Omaha, it is tearing up fences and threatening the houses that stand from three to four feet deep in the water. It is pouring into Cut Off lake just north of the long bridge which leads to Courtland Beach. In the last 12 hours, Cut Off has risen almost two feet. If this rate continues it is anticipated that soon the lake will overflow its southern banks. If this should occur and the rise be still maintained, the entire southern portion of East Omaha would be threatened with a most disastrous flood, as there is no elevation of the land to stem the outpouring. Progress of a Flood. The beginning of the flood occurred several days ago. For weeks past the river has been rising gradually. It was thought that there was no danger. The levees would hold, it was thought. They did hold until two days ago. Then the mighty volume could not be restrained longer. Two days ago the water crept over the top of the bank in the bend of the river just below Florence. It came slowly at first, but it found another passage as time went by. Early Monday afternoon the force became resistless. A great hole was dug in the shore. A fisherman's hut that appeared to block the way was torn out bodily and swallowed up by the river. The water, having chosen and made its path, poured along into the bottoms of The south. North Omaha Under Water. The speed of the flood was rapid. At two o'clock Monday afternoon, North Omaha was surrounded on all sides with dry land. At five o'clock, the people in many of the houses on the lowlands were fleeing from their homes, Tuesday morning this portion was covered with water from one to five feet deep. At present, the worst of the flooded district is located just north of North Omaha. At Sherman avenue, a broad stream has shot directly to the south. This stream just skirts the east end of the little settlement known as North Omaha. It began to creep along the bottoms at four o'clock Monday afternoon. It first drove out of their houses and from their premises, three milkmen, Erickson, Larson, and Milhouse. It swept a quarter of a mile further south and there took within its walls many narrow escapes. Many Narrow Escapes. The stream then went on further south a distance of half a mile and struck another little settlement. The residents here at six o'clock began to move. All the people were forced to abandon their homes in haste, some of them with only their nightclothes on. Many narrow escapes from drowning are recounted, but so far as is known, lives were lost. Efforts to recover personal effects from the engulfed houses have been of little avail. Forces of workmen were hurried out to protect the houses in the flooded district and have succeeded in restraining the spread of the water to the west, confining it to the channel out from the river to Florence lake and from Florence lake to Cut Off lake. This has saved most of North Omaha from destruction. The Southern Floods. Memphis, Tenn., April 14.—The river continues to rise south of Vicksburg and the swift current is throwing the waters against the Louisiana levees with enormous force. A telegram from Tallahassee, La., received Monday night reported that the levee at Davis Island, in Warren county, Miss., had broken, but the report was premature. The water is washing over the levee at that point, however, and a break may occur at any hour. Many people have left the city with their most valuable effects and stock. Several weak spots have developed in the southern levee system and the people in that section are making a heroic struggle to save their farms and other property. The backwater in the flooded Mississippi delta is about stationary. The river at Memphis continues to fall slowly. Spectious Play. Jacksonville, Ill., April 14.—Word has been received in this city of the mysterious death of William Martin, a prosperous farmer, near Lynnsville. He was found near a haystack with his brains blown out. It is believed to be a case of murder, as Martin was a man of some means and has been known to have money about his place. Democrat Ahead. Jersey City, April 14.—With 9,000 of the 28,000 votes still uncounted, the democratic city ticket leads by 1,200. The democrats will surely control the board of commissioners. LYING IN STATE. Hundreds View Remains of Ex-Senator Voorhees at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind., April 14.—On account of a wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad, it was necessary to transfer the remains of ex-Senator Voorhees to a Big Four train, which arrived here an hour after the time expected. At one o'clock they were placed in the rotunda of the state Capitol under a militia guard of honor. Gov. Mount, the state officers, the judges of the supreme and appellate courts, the federal officers and the city officers first filed by the coffin to view the body, and afterward came hundreds of citizens passing in single file on each side of the body. There was a chant by choir boys at the capitol after the body arrived. The body was taken to Terre Haute at three o'clock in charge of W. R. McKeen and John E. Lamb, representing the citizens of Terre Haute. Terre Haute, Ind., April 14. At Greencastle, where is located Depauw university, the late senator's alma mater, the funeral train was received with a salute from the college cannon, while the university cadets were drawn up in line as a mark of respect to the dead. Resolutions prepared by President Hillary A. Gobin, of Depauw, were conveyed to the family by Prof. Bassett as the train neared Greencastle. It was dark when the funeral car reached Terre Haute, but there was an immense assemblage of people. The casket was conveyed to the Terre Haute house, for many years the senator's home, where the body will lie in state until Thursday noon, the burial to take place at two o'clock that day. Services will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal church, of which Senator Voorhees was long a member, after which the Masonic fraternity will have care of the funeral ceremonies. There will be a general closing of business places, and societies, labor organizations and civic bodies have arranged to attend. Prouse floral tributes were made at Indianapolis, and many have already been tendered here. JEFFERSON DAY. A New York preacher expresses the fear that modern New York is falling back into the reckless prodigalities of heathenism, which he thus describes Nero, Verus and Heliogabalus expended from $240,000 to $400,000 on a single banquet. Marcus Gabius Apicius, after squandering $4,000,000 on the pleasures of the table, took poison because, having only $400,000 left, he saw starvation staring him in the face. Seneca is said to have had 500 tables, each of which was worth from $40,000 to $50,000. Salt, sausages and haird boiled eggs, soaked in brine, form the yearly Christmas present which the Halle and Saale salt corporation offers to the German emperor. Now we know why William dreams dreams and composes alleged music and draws cartoons and makes Richard III speeches and does other things which he should not do—at least so often. A novel case has come up in connection with a recent murder case in Georgia. The owner of the house where the tragedy occurred has attached the property of the murderer, in a suit to recover for the damage alleged to have been done to her property by the crime. No tenant can be found to occupy the cottage. Fourteen balloonists were either killed or badly injured during 1698. Two of these unfortunates were women and both were killed. And yet some people keep on thinking that is the only way to rise in the world. Emancipated Woman. Entertainment under auspices of ladies of Congregational church, to be given at opera house, April 27th. CAST OF CHARACTERS. Mr. Brownstone, a domestic slave, C. Clement O'Malley. Mr. Herbert, W. Converse Mr. Grover, W. H. Tillsou. Mr. Wayup, E. J. Thomas. Mr. Beaconstreet, J. Sobolik. Mr. Bland, C. A. L. Loonns. Mr. Cholly Brownstone, a charming bud, W. O. Y. Swenson Mrs. Brownstone, President of the Ladies' Club, C. C. Burgess. Mrs. Herbert A gold bug, F. Lowry Mrs. Grover, J. M. Cannon. Mrs. Wayup, P. C. Clemmer. Mrs. Bland, free silverite, O.J.Lofthus Miss Daisy Smashem, a rising young woman, C. W. Reed Dusty Maud, a female tramp, Susan, the waiter, NO TRACE OF THEM at It Is Appropriately Celebrated Washington. Washington, April 14.—The one hundred and fifty-fourth anniversary of Jefferson's birth was celebrated Tuesday night at the Metropolitan hotel by a subscription dinner given under the auspices of the National Association of Democratic clubs. The first celebration of the anniversary of Jefferson's birth occurred at the same hostelry, then known as the Indian Queen. Jackson was the guest of honor and the occasion was made memorable by the presence of Vice President John C. Calhoun and other democratic leaders of the day. Tuesday night William J. Bryan, of Nebraska, the late democratic candidate for president, was the guest of honor. Senators, representatives, and others conspicuous in the councils of the democratic party were present, many of them from a distance. Covers were laid for 200, and many were denied seats for want of space at the tables. Mr. Bryan responded to the toast, "Thomas Jefferson: We celebrate the anniversary of his birth not in the spirit of personal idolatry, but from regard and reverence for his political principles." Other speakers were Senator Jones, of Arkansas, Congressmen Bland, of Missouri, Joseph C. Sibley, of Pennsylvania, John J. Lentz, of Ohio, Andrew J. Lipscomb, of Virginia, and William Sulzer, of New York. Kentucky Silver Democrats. Frankfort, Ky., April 14.—The state executive committee of the silver democracy has called a state convention for this city. June 2 for the nomination of a clerk of the court of appeals. The committee reiterates its approval of the national platform adopted at Chicago, but is more liberal in the provisions of the Call with reference to who shall participate in county and state conventions. J. P. Connolly. R. Thomson. CAN'T BE FOUND. Bonds Belonging to the University of Illinois Still Missing. DISCOVERED. Bad State of Affairs Shown in the Globe Savings Bank of Chicago —Ki-Gov. Altgeld Is Placed In an Unenviable Light. Chicago, April 14.—Treasurer Spalding, of the board of trustees of the University of Illinois, who was expected to come before a meeting of the board Tuesday and explain the disappearance of university funds entrusted to his keeping, failed to put in an appearance. At the meeting which was held behind closed doors E. Q. Keith was elected treasurer in Spalding's place. It was evident that the trustees are agreed on one point, and that is that Spalding has hypothecated endowment funds and that the board must now confine its attention to the work of corraling securities sufficient to cover the missing bonds and a cash fund of $130,000 which was in Spalding's possession when the Globe savings bank, of which Spalding was president, failed. The list which was received from Spalding, giving the kind and denomination of the securities which he offers to cover his liability for the endowment bonds, was submitted. This, the trustees agreed, was an admission by Spalding that $400,000 of endowment bonds are not in the state, where he can obtain possession of them. Additional charges are made in regard to the alleged mismanagement of the affairs of the Globe savings bank in an amended bill filed Tuesday by Charles E. Churchill, cashier of the defunct bank. The bill is a part of the receivership proceedings, and brings into the case a number of cases. Of persons not heretofore involved, President Charles W. Spalding's connection with the bank is dealt with extensively in the amended bill. It is averred that Spalding induced H. C. Haley to make three promissory notes, aggregating upwards of $15,000, payable to the order of Spalding or the bank, upon the assurance by Spalding that he would deposit $40,000 in merchantable bonds as security. Spalding, it is charged, used the money for his own benefit, and set apart $40,000 in bonds. Property belonging to the bank has been applied by Spalding, it is declared, in the purchase of real estate, and it is charged that he caused a portion of this real estate to be conveyed to others besides himself, in order to conceal his interests. It is also averred that Spalding had used the money of the bank to pay life insurance premiums, having policies to the extent of $150,000. Another section of the amended bill says that Spalding, Edward Hayes, Charles J. Ford and John W. Lanehart, deceased, the latter either for himself or for ex-Gov. John P. Altgeld, purchased a tract of land of 80 acres in Cook county, and Spalding, it is alleged, paid for his share of this property out of funds of the Globe savings bank, and it is also charged that Ford, Lanehart or Altgeld knew this. Of a sum of $103,000 which the state auditor ordered charged to the profit and loss account of the Globe savings bank, it is represented that $17,000 was indebtedness of John P. Altgeld, and that $5. ,000 was indebtedness nominally due from John W. Lanehart. It is charged, however, that the last amount was, in fact, a loan to ex-Gov. Altgeld. It is also claimed in the bill that ex-Gov. Altgeld has been transferring his property with the intention of keeping it from the creditors of the bank. President Spalding, Vice President Will, and Cashier Churchill, of the bank, put in an appearance Tuesday in the court of Justice Hall and gave bonds for their appearance April 19 to answer a charge of embezzlement preferred by Adolph Edelman, one of the depositors in the bank. GREEKS WORSTED. Turkish Version of the Battle at Daltim. London, April 14.—A dispatch to the Daily News from Constantinople says that the Turkish version of the fighting at Baltino has been published in the newspaper Ikdam, which states that 6,000 Greek troops were allowed to attack the place. Their retreat was then cut off and the Greeks were finally worsted, leaving 2,000 dead and dying upon the field. The Ikdam adds: "One of pure magnanimity the Turks took no prisoners." Trilchala, April 14.—The insurgent bands have returned to Greek territory with the exception of one or two which are composed of only a small number. London, April 14.—The Athens correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says that compromise is evidently in the air. Turkey is showing herself exceptionally friendly to Greece, and it is believed in diplomatic circles that the two parties, if left alone, would settle the affair in as many days. Advices from Epirus represent the situation there as a reign of terror. The Turks are laying the country waste with fire and sword. The vail of Janina has ordered Every Christian to give the Turkish army ten sheep and a bullock. Canea, April 14.—While 50 Turkish soldiers were landing to reinforce the forts at Kissamo, the Greeks fired on the boat. Several shots struck the Austrian boat, which was assisting, whereupon two Australian and one Turkish unboat bombarded the Greeks and repulsed them. Took PolHon. Springfield, Ill., April 14.—James M. Grassfield, a wealthy and very prominent farmer of Chatham township, this county, died Tuesday from the effects of a dose of laudanum administered with suicidal intent. The cause was ill health. He had attempted suicide a year ago. Conflagration in Town. Milwaukee, April 14. A special to the Wisconsin from Ullenlander, Wis., says fire swept the town of Tomahawk Lake, 17 miles southwest of that place. About ten buildings were destroyed, including the Dravea hotel and Lake Shore Lumber Co.'s store. The depot and Chapman's hotel are the only buildings left. Loss estimated at $16,000. Of sufficient strength. Landlady—Shall I pass the cheese? Boarder—No, leave it alone. It will here in a minute.—N. Y. A ^tiWtetvLy'Hf.-^x-fc.',. i&Sif- 16 to That LOW HAY can sell you Faints, Oils and Wall Paper cheaper than ever before heard of in Howard county. You Can't to School without using BOOKS, TABLETS, PENS, PENCILS, INK, RULERS, & But we sell them so cheaply we can't keep them. The lamp season is at hand. Long evenings make it necessary to look after the lights. Perhaps your lamps have burned out, or it is more probable that they are out of date. We have a big variety of up-to-date lamps from which to select. If it's Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, Silverware You Want, our stock is the largest, best and cheapest in the county. LOWRY'S DRUG STORE The New Store at the Old Stand. Put on a Little Style Around the House You Can Afford To! Creamery Report. Following is the report of the Pro tivin Creamery for the March, 1897. EXPENDITURES Cream Haulers $147 Oc Butter Malcer 60 CO Secretary 12 SO Tubs 68 76 Drayage 50 00 Fuel 45 00 Color, Salt, Oil, etc $5 00 Ice 10 00 $ 378 20 .. 2108 42 Paid patrons for 11703.7 lbs. butter Total The harvest is great and you will have money to spare, to and look over the fine things in ....$2571 68 RECEIPTS 15726 lbs. butter Home sales butter and buttermilk Total $2650 84 Expenditures $2571 08 ....$3640 41 10 43 Balance in favor of creamery.. The above report shows 69 16 that the butter netted the patrons 14 cents per pound. There may be some change in the above figures, but not enough to materially change the results. J. J. LUKKS. Secretary. The Minister was Cared. Dr. Warner—Dear Sir: Having used your White Wine and Tar Syrup for a difficulty of the throat and lungs, I have received marked benefit, also finding myself entirely cured of catarrh. I would without solicitation recommend it to all who are thus afflicted. Rev. E. M. LEWIS. Lincoln, Neb. Three Ministers of Michigan We take pleasure in recommending Dr. Warner Whits Wine of Tar Syrup up to any public speaker that may be troubled with throat or lung diseases. Rev. M.L. Boolier, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rev. J. T. Iddings, Reading, Mich. Rev. V.L. Lockwood, Ann Arbor, Mich. Sold by Dr. J. J. Olemmer. FURNITURE At G. MEVERDEN'S. He will make the prices to suit your pocketbooks. He can do it because he knows where to buy the best goods for the least money. 6. MEVERDEN, Cresco, Iowa. SHERIFF'S SALE. STATE OF IOWA. HOWARD COUNTY. In the District Court of Howard County, State of Iowa. By virtue of a general execution Issued from the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Howard County, State of Iowa, in favor of John Blackburn and against J. F. Robles, Robles & Shuler, and John Shuler, dated March 21, 1897, and to directed, commanding me that of the lands, chattels, stock or interest in any company, debts due, property in the hands of their persons, lands and tenements (which are not exempt by law from execution) of the said J. F. Robles, Robles & Shuler, and John Shuler, I make or cause to be made the following described real estate, lying and being situated in the county of Howard and state of Iowa, namely: The undivided one half (X) of the east one half (e.i. of lot No. four, (4) block twenty-six (29) of Cresco, Howard county, Iowa, according to the Recorded plat thereof. And I hereby give public notice that I shall offer for sale at public outcry, at the Office and House door in Crego, County of Howard, State of Iowa, on SATURDAY, THE 15th DAY OF MAY, 1897, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 1 o'clock p.m. of said day—sale to commence at the hour of 2 o'clock p.m. of said day and I will sell to the highest and best bidder therefor in cash the above described property, or sufficient thereof to satisfy the above debt with interest and costs. Dated this 18th day of April, 1897. A. C. CAUPBIN, Sheriff of Howard County. Easter Exercises. On Easter Sunday, April 18th, at 2:30 p.m., the Sunday school of Grace Episcopal church will have short devotional services with offertory and distribution of plants and Easter eggs to be followed by the cantata, Feast of Flowers, by Geo. F. Root. Rose Loulie SUM Hollyhock Lottie Head Chrysanthemum Maud Lillie Lizzie Cole Mignonette Disliaor Buttercup Emily Martia Muryflager Tillie Thomas Violets in camp (Mamie Kilno & Lem) 