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fort. Some proposed things to eat; others wanted to send a "little suthin' into camp and others wanted to Criminal Notes, New Yokk, Aug. 9. Several days ago furnish cots ror the militia men. Mrs.

Outeu. between tiOaud 70 years of age, is fouud dead Wednesday morning on the farm of J. L. McDsniel, 11 miles east of Harper. The old lady lived with her son on an adjoining farm and has not been right in her mind for several years; had been in the habUof wandering around The commissionerers met on Mondav Chairman Bryce, of the national Demo and accepted the bond of the rew sheriff, cratic campaign committee, received a Herman Cann, ot Voorhees.

His appoint letter from Postmaster Mills, of Msson. ment by the governor is satisfactory to all 111., asking as to the authorization of a among the neighbors and sometimes stay certain National Badge Compauv, of 18 parties. I wo companies of militia under Lieutenant Colonel Hicksecker are at Woodsdale to remain until further orders. One company is from Wintield com ing away from home for several days, hence, nothing was thought of her absence Bince Monday last. The body was found manded by Capt.

Henderson. Ibe other is from Sterling under command of Capt. Cline. Broadway, this ci to solicit funds for the Democratic campaign expenses. The postmaster inclosed a circular from the badge company and alleged newspaper clipping showing the necessity of postmasters contributing to be retained in office, Mr- Bryce notified Mills that the company was a swindle.

Indiana Republicans. Indianai-ohs, Aug. 8. The Republican state convention met here at 10:30 this a. m.

The platform as adopted pays tribute to Sheridan and Harrison; denounces the election frauds perpetrated by the Democrats in this state and declares thatTurpie's election to United States senate was a farce; denounces the southern election methods, favors local option, demands liberal pension legislation and denounces the Democratic opposition to the direct tax bill. The platform having been adopted Mr. Cumback read the following resolution which created intense enthusiasm and was adopted amidst cheers from six thousand voices: The Republicans of Indiana assembled in state convention bid a hearty welcome home to the Hon. James G. Blaine.

The enthusiastic honors now being paid him by the people of the United States are properly awarded to the public servant who has always and under all circumstances been conspicuously an American. Mr. Blaine's services to the Republican party have been manifold and able, but his services to the United States as a representative American have been even Inspector B. W. Byrnes took up the case Stevens County.

Topeka, Aug. 8. Special. The Stevens county prisoners, Sam Robinson, J. P.

Chamberlain, A. M. Donald, M. Rigely, C. E.

Cook, 0. J. Cook and J. W. Calvert, arrived here this morning in the custody of the United States marshal and his deputies.

They were iirrainged before United States Commissioner J. C. Wi'son on a complaint charging them with conspiring to injure and deprive certain citizens of Stevens county of life, liberty and property without due process of law, the conspiracy resulting in the killing at their hands of Sheriff John M. Cross and four of his associates, and the wounding of Herbert Toney. The conspiracy charge is the only one upon which they can be tried, as the resulting crime was committed in No-Man s-Land, beyond the jurisdiction of the court, whereas the conspiracy had its origin in Kansas.

The prisoners secured the Hon. John Martin as their attorney and upon his advice they waived an examination before the United States commissioner and were bound over to the next term of the United States district court, which meets in Leavenworth, October 8. Robinson, the Cook brothers and and found there was no badge company Memphis, Aug. 9 While Jack son Moore and John Harvey, aged about 17 years, were hunting squirrels across the river in Arkansas yesterday they discovered a large rattlesnake coiled upon a rock apparently asleep. Moore crept up to the deadly rattler, and by a quick movement caught it firmly below the head and held it at arm's length in triumph.

at the address given, but that an Individual named Joel T. Smith had an office in the building and had a large daily mail. Smith was arrested on Wednesday and confessed. He arrived here recently from Denver and concocted the scheme. He irot the address of" 43 postmasters and Suddeuly the snake coiled itself around by Mr.

McDaniel who had gone to the potato patch for potatoes aud was attracted to near the edge of the corn field by a disagreeable odor and on examining found the body and gave the alarm. The decomposed appearance of the body indicated that she had been dead at least 24 hours; her face was quite black and the tongue was protruding from the mouth, showing symptoms of strangulation. The unfortunate woman's tracks were traced quite a distance around from where she was found. She seemed to have wandered up one row of corn and down the next, sometimes with a long, hurried stride and other times with quite a short step, coming to a halt, turning round and round as if lost and was trying to figure what direction to take, all of which indicate that the poor woman had lost her reason entirely and just wandered around until she fell" exhausted by heat and thirst. The following pensions have been allowed in this state: Widows arrears.

Sarah, widow of Ruffian E. Smart, Dragoon; Dianthay, the boy arm. He became frightened sent out the circular and clippings. Lie has been quite successful. Smith is about and attempted to throw it off, when the reptile struck him in the neck.

Its tangs became fastened in the flesh. The un 52 years old and married, lie was neiu for examination in police court today. Mauh.n, Aug. 9. Mrs.

Lydia fortunate Victim screamed with horror, and grasping the snake with both hands, tore it loose and flung it to the ground. He then fell to the earth in a swoon, while his terrified friend fled for assistance. VVoodfill, a widow, of 10 mile: The nearest house was two miles distant and when help arrived the poor lad was past help and died in great agony. he west of here, gave birth to a child, and while it was yet alive wrapped it in a cloth and threw it into a vault. The only person aware of the; terrible secret was more notable and praiseworthy, whether snake was found coiled close by, and when Chamberlain were admitted to bail in the sum of $2,000 each.

The other three were killed measured four feet nine inches, and Mrs. Stanley. Recently the mother re at home or abroad. History and influence have been powerful for the advocacy and had eighteen rattles. moved to Gosport, and a week ago admitted to bail in the sum ot $1,500 each.

The prisoners signed each other's bonds, furtherance of these principles and that widow of Wm. Van Zant, Parsons; Eliza, widow of Robert D. Rounds, Wall Street after giving satisfactory evidence of the DENVk.it, Aug. 9. A special from Dn-rango, gives the following particu Mary widow of Andrew R.

Roseman, lars of a most horrible accident which oc policy which has made the United States the most prosperous nation in the world. At this juncture the committee ap- pointed to call upon Gen. Harrison, headed by ex-Secretary of the Navy Richard V. sufficiency ot the security, and were released, returning home by the afternoon train. The complaint upon which they were Galena, Sallie widow of John 8.

Ray, Council Grove; Clarissa, widoV of Samuel curred on the open prairie far from the habitations of man. A ranchman namsd Roberts had been working some miles arrested was sworn to by Sam Wood, and Mrs. Stanley, becoming burdened with her secret, told the story to the officers. Search was made and the remains of the slaughtered innocent were found last Friday. Saturday an iuquest was held and a charge of murder in the first degree was preferred, warrant issued, and today Mrs.

Woodfill was brought back from Gosport. The accused is 28 years old and the mother of three children. Her husband was aecidently killed by falling from a house two years ajro. She was an active member of the church and sang in the choir. Thompson, appeared in the rear of the the prisoners after their release made ugly threats concerning him and his connection with the Stevens county trouble.

away for another ranchman named Saline stage escorting the General. As soon as Recently old man Roberts visited the Saline ranch to see his son. When the ranch of Gen. Harrison, the convention as if by -l 1 was reached he was horrified to find the house in a mass of ruins. After a brief A telegram was received here tonight by the assistant district attorney from Sam Wood who said that he would leave at once for Topes to be on hand to answer to a warrant against him.

Short is also magic ruse its ieet ami uegan a ueui onstration th it was scarcely paralleled at Chicago. Thousands of flags and hats search he discovered the body of his son, frightfully burned and disfigured. Fur wanted. district, John G. Berkshire, of North Vernon; fourth district, Walter Olds, of Columbia City; secretary of state, Charles F.

Griffin, of Lake county; auditor of ate, Bruce Carr, of Orange county treasurer, Julius A. Lemcke, of Vanderburg county; superintendent of public instruction, Harvey.M. LaLollette, of Boone county; attorney general, Lewis T. Michener. of Shelby county; reporter of supreme court, John L.

Griffith, of Marion county. At 6:15 the convention adjourned sine die. Citizens of Garden City and Finney county have cause for congratulation in the location in this vicinity of the experiment grass station, A few weeks ago an appropriation was made by congress for the establishment of one or more of such stations, under the control of the department of agriculture. As soon as possible after the passage of the act, Commissioner Colniau appointed Dr. Vasey, botanist of the department, to proceed west and select a locution and make arrangements for an immediate beginning of the work.

A careful survey ot the country around here has resulted in the selection of land 2 miles north of this city, which is gratuitously leased to the government or this purpose by J. M. Jones. The enterprise will be very soon commenced and next spring preparations will be made for extensive experiments in many kinds and varieties of grasses and forage plants, both with and without irrigation. These experiments are to be made on land which is representative of the larger portion of the uplands of this whole region of couutry, and are intended to ascertain what kinds can be found adapted to the climafe and circumstances here existing, and what may be the greatest results to be expected from the introduction of both new and old varieties.

Commissioner Coleman here gives another proof of his sympathy with the agricultural interests of the country and particularly for the development of the resources of the great southwest. The lease to the government for the land for the grass was made out by J. M. Jones yesterday, signed by him, delivered to Dr. Vasey, and tiled for reeord with the register of deeds.

This settles the matter, and the experimental farm is now an assured fact for a peoiod of five years. The Kansas City News says: "Garden City is to have an experimental grass station. This does not include grass widows." A Topeka correspondent Kansas City Journal says: Miss Mary Abarr, who some time ago gave notice to intruders that she would defend her homestead rights, now carries a trophy to prove that she meant all she said. Her homestead is in Western Kansas, where she and her mother reside, although she is engaged in newspaper work in this city. While on her place with her mother she noticed that in spite of her public warning, claim-junipers frequently came over to the homestead to see if any one was there, generally coming at night.

Mary grew tired of these cowards, and laid for them. One night she observed three lanterns headed toward her dugout. She did not grow nervous. On the contrary she became indignant, and loaded her shotgun with an extra large charge of shot, went outside her dugout, and awaited in the dark the arrival of the men who were trying to steal a girl's home. When they arrived close enough to distinguished their outlines Mary blazed away at them, when they started on the run, one of them dropping his lantern.

She followed them, loading her gun while she ran, and managed to give them another load as they were leaving her land. She then prayed for a breach loader, whose metallic cartridges would take the place of the time consuming loose powder ami shot of a muzzle loader, and her prayers have since been answered by a beautiful twist double-barrelled gun. with 100 cartridges. The lantern dropped, a ieautiful niekle plated one, now hangs over her desk in this city, never having leen claimed by the owner. Miss Abarr is ready to give it up if he will only call for it, and will pive him her hand -over his ears at the same time.

"Our Mary" deserves the distinction of bavin? been elei ted president of the Leslie Club, the first printer pirla association in the west. ther search resulted in the discovery of M. Neal, Erie; Missouri widow of C. W. Gorman, Aubrey; Martha A widow of Jos.

B. Fay, Topeka; Martha widow of Jas. Crow, Bushton; Amanda widow of Henry Poline, Idana; Julia 11., widow of Jeremiah C. Johnson, Garnett; Clara, widow of John C. Cook, Lyons; Sarah widow of Henry James, Topeka; Nancy widow of Bethnel McMullea, Marion; Sarah widow of Nicholas Blancet, Independence; Ida widow of Dewitt G.

Garlock, White Cloud; Mary widow of Ogden Fairchild, Fort Scott; Sophia, widow of Sarah A. Numbers, Pa-ola; Elizabeth, widow of Richard Thornton, Godfrey; Miranda widow of Wm. C. Freeland. Jetraore; Mary, widow of Hiram Markham, Washington; Elizaleth, widow of Elias D.

Williams, Topeka. and handkerchiefs were sent waving into hanne body, also burned almost beyond The Topeka Journal gives this pen pict the air. The ladies in the galleries recognition. The fire doubtless arose while the victims were sleeping. Human ure of some of the Stevens county men aid, it it could have been ot anv avail, who are arrested for the part thy had in were particularly uemonsirauve.

aiwt iu minutes the convention subsided and Gen. Uarrisun spoke as follows Mr. Presi lent and Gentlemen of the was impossible, as the Valine ranch is sit the killing of Sheriff Cross uated in an isolated spot. Samuel Robinson is the man who is charged with killing four of the live men, and he is virtually the leader of the party Norfolk. Aug.

9. Nancy Kall-ing, a colored woman here who has been sick for some months, has just vomited a living frog nearly as long as a finger and He is about thirty years of age and has a lNDin.NAroi.i9, Aug. 9. Miss Matilda Jacknmn, a young lady of respectable family, is the plaintiff in a peculiar suit filed to day in the supreme court. She alleges that George Helkers began to pay her attention some eighteen months avo, aud in January they engaged to marry.

Soon after this Helkers learned that she owned a nice lot in the city and he proposed that she deed it to him and he would erect a noue upon it, and as soon as the mansion was ready for occupancy the nuptial knot should be tied. "With a joyful heart," she says she consented to the arrangement, and the lot was deeded to her betrothed and the house in time erected. Just, as it. was completed George ceased to pay her any attention, and a few days ago served formal notice that he would not carry out the agreement. She brought suit to-day to recover the lot.

wife and several children living at Huo-ton, where he was city marshal. He is well dressed and an intelligent appearing almost white from its long deprivation of uonvenuon: vv nen i received your invitation to appear for a moment before you, I felt that what you asked could not involve any indelicacy, and as it afforded me the only opportunity I shall have to look into the faces of my Indiana Republican friends here assembled, 1 could not End it in my heart to deny myself the pleasure ot spending a few moments in your presence. Applause. This en thusiastic and kindly reception crowns a long series of friendly acts on the part of my Republican friends, of Indiana. To light.

The woman has been treated by man; has a sharp black eye and a heavy several physicians for various alleged com black mustache. His large sombrero is plaints, and her case was at last diagnosed bv another colored woman who gave her worn tilted upon the left side of his head, a remedy whieh caused the dislodgmeut of the intruder. It is suppo-ed that some and the general make-up of the man would indicate a quick temper and daring time ago the woman swallowed a tadpole. nature. Attire him in a suit with a Prince Albert coat and silk hat and he would make as straight, well-built and fine appearing man as there is anywhere Excursion fares have been granted by the lines in the Central Traffic Association for persons attending the following meetings: National Association of the United States at Cleveland, August 8 to 13; Canadian Short-hand Society, at Toronto, August 13; East Ohio Conference of the United Brethren Church, at Canton, September 5 to 11; general meetings of Baptists, at Nashville, September 18 to 28; Southern Indiana Eldership of the Church of God, at Anderson, October 2 to Grand Army.

Northwestern Department of Pennsylvania, at Bradford, August 22; annual Conclave of Knighbi Templar, at Cleveland, in August. J. W. Beach, a former banker of Green-leaf, and whose arrest for forgery in Denver recently was published in The Skstinkl a few days ago, was brought back to Greenleaf on Saturday last. His examination occurred before Justice E.

E. Haddlx yesterday. His bond was fixed at $2,000, J. W. Werner, C.

Uonan and M. M. Thompson looming responsible for the amount. He would not talk in regard to the killing and to all appearances the weight of the terrible affair is gradually growing upon him. His eyes wear a look of excitement and he siW still, apparently deep Chicago, Aug.

9. Dora Baaoe is perhaps the worst girl of her age iu Chicago. Although but 17 yearn old she has served several terms iu the bridewell for larceny and has been arrested at least once a week since she was 13 years of age. Dora was arrested again yesterday by Detectives Lorch and Gardner, of the Larrabee street station. She had been working as a servant girl for a German family on North avenue, and made away with a quantity of jewelry.

Sophia Baade. her elder sister, is also under arrest, but i not yet booked. Sophia was arrested by Detective Cud-more, of tho Halstead street station, with a gold-headed umbrella in her possession which is said to have been stolen from Ahrens, the dry goods man at the corner of Centre and Halstead streets. Shkbma.v, Aug. 9.

Richard Mid dlcton, whose father is deputy sheriff for the criminal courl, has been carrying a pistol, contrary to law. which offense is punishable by fine and imprisonment. Young 1 iddleton, knowing that ne would be convicted, went before County Judge A startling and sensational tragedy, the news of which reached this city by private letter, occurred on the Union Pacific "Flyer," just west of Laramie City, Wy. early Saturday morning. Hudson Arnold, a pussenger from icholasville, who was eu route to Boise City, Idaho, became crazed by the altitude shortly after leaving Laramie, which is 7,423 feet above sea level, and in his madness shot and instantly killed Henry Moll, porter of the Pullman sleeper "Oporto," who was making his first trip over the line.

When the train rerchea Kawling, Arnold was arrested and sent back to Laramie, the crime having been committed in that county, and Moll's body was also sent to the same place, where a coroner's inquest was to be held Sunday morning. il oil's home is said to' have been, until quite recently, in Topeka. His murderer was crazed by the altitude, which causes hundreds of people to become temporarily insane while passing over this district of the Union Pacific, the highest on the entire trans-continental line. The Colorado cattlemen are in trouble, and there is no denying it. All who expect to have any cattle live through next winter are sending them out of the country.

Many of them are being taken down into Kansas and Nebraska, and others across the range. Even in the mountain parks on this side the continental divide there is very slim picking not enough to winter on. It is years since the mountains and foot-hills were so dry. The round-np in district No. 2 Is to begin August 12.

This includes the country on the south side of the river between Pueblo and Las Animas. The round-up is especially for the purpose of gathering th cattle in order to drive them awsy." The Wichita Eagle says: "The Gardes Citt Sentinel says it has information to the effect that a half interest in the Amazon irrigating ditch that starts out at that point, has been sold to an English syndicate for $:50,000. and the other half interest to a New York party. It was pretty shrewd of the locai manipulators of the enterprise to unload atthe first opportunity, but it on hardly be regarded as a strictly honorable deal, in view of the present status of the irrigating question in this stretch of the plains." Gregg jesterday evening and pleaded guilty to the charge pf 'carrying a pistol, haying previously habited himself in such f.lothini? as he wished to wear in prison. The court gave him the lowest penalty- twenty days jail ana a nne ot i ue Drlsoner's father wrote out the commit George Westinghouse has invented a new system of signals designed to render ment and gave it to his: son.

who went alone to the jail in the: suburbs of the city collisions between trains impossible. The and was assigned to a cell. have your confidence is very gratifying to me; to be worthy of your confidence Is the highest ambition I can set before me. Applause. Whatever may befall me I feel that my fellow citizens of Indiana have crowned me and made me forever their debtor.

Applause. But 1 must sot detain you trom the business which has brought you here. Cries of "Go on" Such an assembly an this is characteristic of America. What you shall do today will influence the prosperity and welfare of the state. Such a meeting is a notable historical event.

We have today transpiring in this country two others that are attracting wide interest. At the clief seaport of our country that great Republican and that great American James G. Blaine, returns to his home. Applause. Wre shall not be disappointed, 1 hope, in hearing his powerful voice in Indiana before the campaign is old.

Applause. Auother scene attracts our solemn and even tearful interest, for while you are transacting your business here today a draped train is bearing from the place of his sojourn by the sea to the place of his intermett at Washington, the mortal part of Phillip H. Sheridan. From the convention at Chicago we sent him our greetings and earnest prayers tor his restoration. Today we mourn our hero dead.

You called him then a favorite child of victory, and such he was. He was one of these great commanders, who, upon the field of battle towered a very god of war. Applause.) He was one of these earnest fighters for his country who did not at the end of his first fight contemplate rest and recuperation for his own command. He rested and refreshed his command with the wine of victory and found recuperation in the dispersion of the enemy that confronted him. Great applause.

This gallant son of Ireland and America great applause has written a chapter In the art of war that will not fail to instruct and develop, when the exigencies may come again, others who sha.l repeat in defense iT our flag his glorious achievements. Great applause, And now, Mr. President and gentlemen. 1 am sure the heat of this hall and the labors that are before you suggest to you, as they do to me, that I shall close these remarks and bid you good-byu. Loud and continued The regular order of business was then resumed and the names of Col.

Roltert 5. Robertson and ex-Gov. ii. Porter were placed in nomination for governor. A recess until 2 o'clock was then taken.

On re-aembling the names of Will Camback, Congressman Geo. W. Steele, Rev. Ira J. Chase and Gen.

Alvin P. Hovey were also put in nomination. Congressman Johnston placed Gen. Hovey's name before the convention In a speech that elicited great enthusiasm. Delegate Posey, who had nominated Gov.

Porter-withdrew his name. The first and only ballot resulted as follows Necessary to a choice 56. Total num ber of votes cast 1159, of which Gen. Hovey received 563; Col. Robertsen, 221; Major Steele, 118; Private Chase, 120: Wilt Cumback, 1 Gov.

Porter, 30; scattering. 3. Before the ballot was announced several countie changed to Hovey, swelling his vote to 595 and in the midst of the clmor for additional changes v'hairman Calkins announced that Gen. Hovey was the nominee of the convention, which brought the 6,000 people present to their feet tn a burst of prolonged cheer and applause. On motion of Private Chase, and seconded by the friends of Robertson, Steele and Cumback, Gen.

Hovey's nomination was made unanimous and the chairman was requested to telegraph the general at Washington. Im J. Chaae. of Danville, wan then Pennsylvania block system, which is 500 miles loDg, costs a yea to main Iowa, Aug. 9.

lirief particulars of a stabbing affray yesterday at tain it, while the new system can le operated for $100,000 a year. It consists of a Arquitte Grove, near Farley, in this pair of steel springs fastened the rail at each end of the which, beiug coin- pressed by the wheels of a train at one end thought and never speaking unless addressed. His broad brimmed hat, however, is neyer removed and he probably delights to have it observed in the onesided position in which he himself is at present placed by his own acts. C. E.

Cook is the bet looking man in the lot. He is about 40 years of age, a large, well built man, wearing a heavy mustache, as well as the best of clothes. He, too, hasj little to say in regard to the crime and little sitisiaction could be obtained from an interview. He is editor of the Hugoton Herald and appreciates the sensation matter which is being furnished the newspapers by the unfortunate tragedy. Orrin Cok, his brother, is a farmer living some miles from Hugoton.

M. Rigley, is the youngest of the prisoners, and the only one who has not a family and possesions at Hugoton. He talked more freelej than any one in regard to the affair from the alleged fact that he was not directly connected with the killing, lie says he can easily prove an alibi and does not. feel much concerned in regard to his part of the affair. II is parents live near Kansas City, and he will go and visit th and explain his position in the matter, before his return to Stevens county.

When the case was called before Commissioner Wilson, Judge Martin on behalf of the prisoners waived an examination and asked that theamount of bond for each one be fixed. After some time the commissioner said he would require Robinson, Chamberlain and the Cooks to furnish bail in the sum of $2,000 each, and Donald. Calvert and Rigley, who were not witnesses of the murders, $1,500 each. The condition of the londs is that the dffendants shall be and appear in the United States district court, at Leavenworth, on the 8th day of October to answer the charge of conspiricy. The deputies on their own motion joined th-m on their bonds, and qualified as to the value of their property free from incumbrances.

Each one of the defendants signed the bonds. They are all comfortably well off. Donald's wealth is estimated at $:0,000, and Cook is worth $20,000. Marshal Jones reached Hugoton last SaturdayMternoon. When Robinson and his pals heard that he was there, they got together, and knowing the object of his errand, concluded to give themselves up.

Accordingly they went to him and told him they knew he was after them, and that they" were ready to surrender. Sam Robinson assured the marshal that if he had sent him a telegram he and the boys would have gone to Topeka to answer the complaint against them. After thej had surrendered the marshal secured a posse of Hugoton citizens and placed the men in their custody. Sunday intervened, and he could not serve his process, but Monday he subpoenaing a nnmber of witness. This done, arrangements for the trio to Topeka were made, and Tuesday morning at alwut 2 o'clock the start was made.

A fcttT from Woodsdale under date of the 8th to Thb SfcimsEt. says that when the militia reached ther the soldiery was overwhelmed with profuse demonstrations by the citizens. The troop were greeted on all sides in Stevens county by people ho wanted to administer to their com county, reached this city today. At the conclusion of a Sunday picnic, while dancing was in progress, a young man named Ed Jennings threw a ball on the dancing platform. Dick Jones ordered it removed, which so enraged Jennings that he approached Jones from behind and plunged a knife into the left sidef his neck to the Amt nf (ah, inrVif inflirfincr a of the tunnel, causes the breaking of an electrical circuit.

This causes a red danger signal to appear in a glass bull's-eye on the top of a ten-foot pole beside the track. Every wheel which passes over the springs breaks the current and is connted by Before the danger signal is withdrawn the same number of wheels must pass over a similar pair of springs at the other end of the tunnel. It is claimed that this system will afford absolute pro lmiAN.roi.is, Aug. 9. Several huu-dred visitors called on Gen.

Harrison today in parties of a.dozen or more. About 3 o'clock Gen. Harrison took a stroll down street, visiting his law office and making a few business calls. The general is in splendid health, notwithstanding the occasional reports to the contrary that are circulated. He tells his friends that he never enjoyed better health and scouts all suggestions that the labors of the campaign are proving overburdensome to him.

it is apparent now to his friends and the family that his slight illness of four weeks ago was not attributable to physical exhaustion, as some supposed, for since that Gen. Harrison has shaken hands with more people than he had previously and the weather has been more oppressive. Yet from the day of his convalescence he has gained steadily notwithstanding these labors. His friends now call to mind that in his college days the general was considerable of an athlete and those of them who had apprehensions regarding his health a montn ago are now of a different opinion. Gen.

Harrison is anticipating a cessation of visiting delegations during the next few days and it is thought he will devote considerable time to writing his letter of acceptance. Toward the last of August be has in view a trip of a week or two to some quiet corner, probably in northern Michigan or Wisconsin. New Y'ork. Aug. 9.

A leading feature of the headquarters are the cranks that infest them and make life miserable for everybody. One visitor the other day was convinced that the only way to carry the country was to send up at night from all the large cities balloons with the names of the candidates inscribed on tiieiu in phosphorescent letters. The balloons could not be seen in the night, but the names of the candidates would shine out in the dark and appear to be a message from above, and the people would immediately go and vote for them. Another wanted to send millions of dinner plates all over the country with pictures of the candidates burnt on them. Still another had a scheme of organization to suggest which had many good points, bat it was rendered impossible by the fact that it would take two years and cost $500,000,000 to carry it out.

TVre are also thousands of suggestions to utilize all torts of small pocket articles, such as knives with the candidate" names on the blade. The case of the state of Kansas vs. Mrs. Emma Stockton Norton was called in Justice Sear court on Tuesday and dismissed. The bondsmen were discharged npon payment of costs amounting to $25.

fatal wound. Jennings th-n mounted his horse and tied. Umcers are in pursnii Both men are young farmers. LortsviLLE, ''Aug. 9.

Yesterday tection at draw bridges; switches, and all dangerons points where signals art' re as the 52 prisoners in work house were quired. going to work they wads' a simultaneous break for the outer wall. Guard Whitelow called to them to halt, but as they paid no attention to the order he fired. A prisoner J. S.

Humphrey, who is visiting at his old home at Findlay, writes with characteristic Kansas pride: "Business is brisk here, but the crops as I saw them from Dodge City east through Kansas take the cake' for quality. The Wichita exhibit at Cincinnati is not half what it should be. 1 am anxious to receive The Sentisei. and hope that immigration mutters will soon be in a tangible shape for work. I must say that I do love Kansas." named Archie Reed was instantly killed.

One named Clark escaped. The other inmates returned peaceably to their cells. Reed was sent to the institution last Thursday for carrying concealed weapons. He was 21 years of In the matter of the Memle Center town site case in the United States circuit court. Judge Foster has made a decree ta ing all the costs of the suit, amounting to about $10,000.

against the city of Meade Center. This was done at the reqnest of the municipal authorities, and the city wilt issue its script to pay the judgment. The effect of this will be to relieve the numerous lot owners and prevent a large number of suits npon warranty deeds which ave been mad? since the commencement of the snit. Desver, Aug. 9.

William Sabin, a wealthy ranchman of Alamosa, is mysteriously missing. On July 25 he left home, presumably to meet two English friend who wished to invest their capital, and eiiuvthon nrithinor ha hem seen of him. He had considerable money with him at The commercial travelers are urging the poatoffiee department to establish letter boxes at all railway station. The object is to enab'e employes of the railway mail orrire to roll ec at the stations the mail P. F.

Richard Brollier and J. P. Huff, county commissioners of Grant county, were in Garden City yesterday on business relating to t' purchace of seed wheat and rye for the farmers of Grant connty. If it is possible to do so the commissioners will furnish the farmers Grant county with ten bushel eacJi of seed wheat or rye. Mr.

Raudbaugh and Mr. Huff returned home last evening and Mr. Brollier went to Topeka to see further about the seed wheat business. that mav be left there by travelers going in other directions, thus (raining more or the tame, and it is teared has been murdered. New Yob, Aug.

9Honora WiIo. a 17-yfekr-old girl, took a quantity of togar of lead yesterday and went to the Chambers street hospital, where she died. She was agaged to be married ia a short time. nominated by acclamation for lieutenant governor, no other name being presented. The ticket was completed as follows: for judge of the supreme court, first district, Silas T.

Coffey, of Brazil; second lew time. The measure for mail boxes at railway stations is already before the department at Washington and looked npon as practical and needed improvement..