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1 x-" SHOT AT THE GIRLS BECATSB THST LAUGHED AT his 7oob snraxtra. Ka.ee Tot the BepnhUcaa domination Eor Sheriff of Clark County Warms Tp. THE WAS SPIRIT ETTN3 HIGH. The patriotism of. William Nlckles almost got him Into serious trouble In Jeffersonville yesterday.

He was singing- a patriotic air. and asked bis daugfa. tera, Mallnda and Mary Belle, to Join in. Mr. NIcVImt -rolce Is about as mu sical as a whistle on a tugboat.

And so It fKnrrd to his daughters nm they were singing tbe chorus. Mr. (ilckles had entered Into tbe undertaking wltb a vim. Unexpectedly the girls stopped singing. Wben tber heard their father sounding the notea ot "America" they nearly exploded with laughter.

Mr. Nlcklee became enraged. He pulled, a pistol from his pocket, but the girl thought be was- only feigning to be angry- They were mistaken. Tbe old man cut loose, firing two shots. The bullets buried themselves In the celling.

The' Misses Nlckles bad their rather arrested. He was arraigned before Justice Keigwln. The prisoner said be did not have any idea of killing Ma-licda and Mary Belle, but they had no business to criticise his singing wben they were aa poor vocalists as himself. Besides. Mr.

Nickles said. In such perilous times aa the present It did not do to "get gay," aa he expressed It. Justice Keigwin told the prisoner be could practice singing in tbe county Jail for nine days, Bottorff Tor Sheriff. Joseph Bottorff. yielding to tbe wishes of bis friends, decided last evening to make tbe race for tbe Republican nomination for Sheriff of Clark county, Ind.

James Miller also announced bis candidacy last evening. Deputy Sheriff Arthur Mayer, L. C. McCormack and James Toung are aspirants. This Is the only office that is being contested for by the Republicans In Clark county.

War Spirit Buns High. Special Pension Examiner W. P.Moore has returned to New Albany from a trip through Crawford and Harrison counties. He reports the war spirit so high that tbere will be; do difficulty in enlisting nearly every able-bodied young man La both counties. Even ths vt- RACE grrrrr rv rv rv HERE THE CROWD GOES THAT TELLS fr THE STORY.

And all Kentucky comes to 3 the New Mammoth to get a share of onr 3 Incomparably fine stock. Our lines are larser our departments more complete our display so St varied that we show two styles to one shown by any other house. Mo old stock everything new, bright and clean and our purchasing power enables us to make prices so low that everybody is gratified. We have set our mark to double our business this year, and have the stock and prices to do it. FINE SUITS FOR $15.

Stela, Block the finest ntaaf actttrlag tailors Is the world, are here By their best productions, including Vicunas, silk-faced double-breasted Suits; also Black aad Blue Serge Suits, for x4iaary-slze men, slim men, stout men and extra-size men made up either skeleton back, half silk or full-lined; and we've also suits iu hundreds of patterns of tight and medium shades new plnchecks, stripes, broken plaids, fancy worsteds la all new shapes a wide choice for These are the highest class of tailor-made suits, the cloth thoroughly shrunk before making; aad the real value Is $20 to $22. GOLF AND BICYCLE SUITS SSSfax- All New Goods in Soli! Colors, Mixtures Etc. TAILOR-MADE SI4ITS FOR YOUNG MEN $7, $8, $10 aad $18. The $15 suits are exclusive styles and patterns, aad the tailoring the same that Is la our fiae $22 Mea's Suits. MANHATTAN SHIRTS.

Don't bny until you see ours. We've more handsome and exclusive 1898 patterns than all the other stores In Louisville combined. Prices $1.00 up. i Tit SECTION 2 EIGHT VOLUME XC NEW SERIES NO. 10.714 mnTSViT.YR RTTivrnAV MnrvTism wiv BLOODY FEDD Story of Ihe Baker-llo ward War In Clay County.

FOUR MEN'iSLAI N. O. W. BAJCEB ASSASSINATED 138" THE ROAD BY JIM HOWAED. '-TREACHEROUS AMBUSCADES.

Manchester. Clay connty, April 28. Special Correspondence. The Howard-Baker feud, which has been raging here less than three months, has already cost several Uvea, and is otherwise one of the most notable and characteristic of i these bloody family quarrels ever known Southeastern Kentucky. It has grown from.

a small beginning until It has Involved not only two of the leading families of Clay county, but many of their kinspeopte and sympathizers. However, like all the other troubles In this section; there has been much shameless exaggeration and many slanderous statements. This was particularly the case with one dispatch sent to a paper In your city from Barbour-ville. which said ten people had fallen in ten day and was full of other gross misstatements. The Bakers and Howards are two of the most popular and Influential families In.

Clay county. Most of them live on Crain creek. Until the recent troubles they had always been good friends. The mere brought up on adjoining farms and all played together In childhood. They have always stood well in the community, both Howards and Eak- afners being true as steel to their friends.

'G. W. Baker, the father of the family which bears his name, was one of the most respected citizens of Clay. He was twice County Attorney, and was a lawyer with good practice and much Influence. His son.

Allen, is a leading lawyer and politician of Manchester. No one stands higher in the profession than he. The Howards have had similar stand- Inf. A. Ft.

Howard, the senior, like Mr. Baker. Is a leading: citizen. His son Jim. who took It upon himself to avenge his brother's death, was elected County Assessor last November.

He Is reputed to be the handsomest man In Clay county. He is now a fugitive from justice. The feud had its origin In a common place way. Several months ago Tom tnVy ana Israel Howard were rafting oreelt hv partncrsnlp. xary ieu out on account or a 140 Judgment which had been obtained against A.

B. Howard, Israel's father, and which" was sold to Tom Baker, who thought he could collect It, as "Old Man" Howard owned some of the logs. Israel did not like Baker's claim; he resisted It, and when suit was brought a quarrel arose. A shooting affray followed, between the two. and Baker was lightly but apparently there was no danger of more trouble.

A trial to determine the- ownership of the saw-logs was to be held in the office county magistrate. It had been' postponed several times, as. feeling grew so bitter that both parties went to court heavily armed. The evening before the last day assigned for hearing ho suit Anse and John Baker Manchester and started for the magistrate's home. About Ave miles out of town they met George Campbell, who keeps a store at Bin Hook, and George HalL Hall came here from Harlan county, where, it said, he 1 took an active part in the Howard-Turner feud.

As both Hail and Campbell were Howard sympathizers, a fight followed the meeting. In which Anse Baker received a wound In the thigh and John Baker had Ave bullets shot through his clothing, besides which theCmule he was riding was killed. George Hall was shot through the ear. Hall and Campbell galloed to Manchester as soon as the firing was over and claimed that they had killed both the Bakers. As the other Bakers were expected to avenge the death of their brothers, a strong guard was put over the prisoners, but they were not dls- turbed.

However, that night a crowd of men burned down Hall's dwelling and Campbell's store-house at Bin Hock. At the February term of the Clay Circuit Court Tom and John Baker were In--dieted for this burning. i The examining trial of Hall and Camo- bell for shooting Anse Baker soon came up. but when it did so It was aismissed by the Rakers. "Old Man" Baker and June B.

Howard had got together and arranged a compromise, to which the other parties readily consented. It seemed that all was now but the saw-logs had not been sold and another attempt at division was followed by an-t Other light. This time the row was 'be-n ti'tween A. B. Howard and Tom Baker and his boys.

Howard claimed that Baker first threw an auger at him, then drew a pistol and with his bqys drove the old man away. Soon after this A. i B. HoVard, Israel Howard, Corbm Howard. Burch Stones and two men named Shackleford went to the mouth of Crain creek to raft out some logs.

There was only a small tide, and they got out but one raft on which Corbin and Israel embarked for Frankfort. The others-of tire party started for home, and -fhei developed the bloodieet episode of the feud. The roaJ on which they traveled went by Tom Bafcer's house. When within 200 yards of it, fire was opened upon them from an ambush. Bunch Stores was Instantly killed, Wilson Howard mortally wounded and A.

B. Howard was shot in the side. The elder Howard and Stores had Winchester rifles, but they had no chance to use them, and those who could fled for safety. A. B.

Howard put spurs to his horse and escaped, but says that be turned and s.aw. Tom Baker. Charles Ooten and some man he thought either John or D. Baker run down -into the road and fired Into the bodies of Wilson Howard and Stores. Wilson Howard did not die for same hours, and when removed by a rescuing party he made the same statement.

The double- killing set the county blaze. G. W. Baker went to see his tons, it is believed, on a mission of peace. He returned the next morning, and while ou his way to Manchester passed John Coldiron's store, where Jim Howard had come earlier.

As soon as young Howard saw the old man be leveled his gun at him and shouted: "You laid the plot to have my people killed, and I'll kill you." Baker threw up his hands and cried eut Imploringly: "Don't kill me, Jim, I had nothing to do with It." The response was a shot which put a bullet through the old man's bowels. He 11 weltering In ths road, but was taken I I up by the spectators, and lived until to o'clock that night. Howard mounted his horse and rode to Manchester, where he remained half an hour, talking to friends, and then left. It Is supposed he has gone to Harlan county and is still at large. When the news of the killing reached Manchester County Judge J.

W. Wright ordered Sheriff White to summon one hundred men to go to the righting ground and arrest all of both sides who were la arms. In a short 'time there were about seventy picked men on horseback, armed with Winchester rifles, and on the march to the battleground. Mr. D.

L. Walker went In advance of the guard and Informed the parties what they might expect in case of resistance. The survivors all surrendered, and be fore dark the procession came back with Tom Baker. John Baker. D.

Baker. Gardner Baker, Wyley Eiaker, Abner Maker. James Baker. Robert Baker. Charlie Ooten.

Dan Woods, Beverly Baker. Robert Barnett, A. B. Howard, ana others. Warrants were Issued for several parties for the murder of Howard and Stores, but all of them were dismissed except three against Tom Baker, John Baker and Charlie Ooten.

Their trials were set for Thursday. April 14. They lasted three days. A. B.

Howard swore that he-, and his friends were fired on from ambush, the first shot striking; him, the next shot killing Stores, and then his son, Wilson Howard, fell. He said that he put whip to his horse and made his escaDe. but that when he was about eighty 'yards from where Wilson fell he looked back and saw Tom Baker, Charlie Ooten' and some one either John or D. Baker run down to the road and fire Into- the bodies of Wilson Howard and Stores. Wilson Howard's dying statement, in which he said Tom Bakers crowd killed him, and that he recognized Charlie Ooten.

John Baker and D. Baker, was also related. The Bakers proved an alibi that no 'one could doubt for a moment. Ooten proved that he was at least fifteen miles from the killing when It was done, by quite a number of good, wit nesses. John Baker proved by some of the best men in the county that he worked on the county road, about ten miles from the killing, from 7 o'clock In the morning until after the killing took place.

Tom Baker proved by some eight or ten witnesses that when the shooting took place be was In his yard attending to the building of a fence. When they heard the shooting and the horses' feet coming up the road, they "ran in the house and shut the door. The examining trial lasted three days, and there was a great deal of interest mani fested in the case. When the proof and argument of counsel closed. Judge Wright discharged the prisoners with out hesitating a moment While some of the Bakers may know who killed Howard and Stores, there Is scarcely one here but believes the wrong men were accused.

The tragedies did not stop here. On Sunday. April 17. Sid Baker, a distant relative of the Baker family, but also a son-in-law of A. B.

Howard, met Charles Ooten on Coal Spring branch, about fifteen miles from Manchester. They had a shooting-match, in which Ooten is said to have been mortally nas not been arrested. The statement that the Garrards and the Whites have taken sides In this trouble and are in arms is not true. On the they have worked to put an end to igntlng. The above letter came by mall, and since it was written It Is reported that two more fights were held and six more men-killed--This, however, appears tj be one of the fakes which are-continu ally being sent out from that section by unreliable correspondents.

It has not been verified. MAJ. JOHN TALIAFERRO. One of Winchester's Most Prominent Citizens Dead At the Age of Eighty-four. Winchester, April 30.

Special MaJ. John Taliaferro, one of the most prominent citizens of this city, died here at an early hour this morning, aged eighty-four years. He was a prominent merchant for fifty years, and an elder In the Presbyterian church for more than that length of time. He was postmaster of Winchester under President Polk, and also during Cleveland's first term. He was also Circuit Clerk for six years.

He leaves three daughters, one the widow of J. V. Morton, formerly School Com missioner of this county; Mrs. Dr. Mo-Kinley, and the other the wife of ex- Congi uaumaji W.

M. Beckner. ENSIGN BOYD EXONERATED. Mishap To the Torpedo Boat dishing Due To a Weakened Be-I ceiver Damage Slight. Copyright, 1898, James Gordon Bennett.

Key West, April 30. Special Cable. Capt. Gleave Is Indignant at the publication of the absurd story that the recent accident to the Cushlng was the result of foolbardlness of his executive officer. Ensign Boyd.

The story does grave Injustice to the young man, and also to Capt. Gleavea. The accident was the result of a weakening of the receiver, which exploded under a pressure of 100, pounds of steam. The damage to the boat was not nearly so great a was reported. Instead of being out of commission for six weeks, she will be ready for duty Monday.

YOUNG MAN DROWNED. Fell Into a Creek While Fishing and Went Down Before Help Could Beach Him. Mt. Sterling, April 30. Special.

Frank Frateman. aged twenty-two, a well-known young man of this county, was drowned to-day In Slate creek, near Drake's Mill, about seven miles southeast of this place. He was fishing and fell from a high rock and, not being able to swim, went down before assistance could reach him. The body has not been recovered. Were They Afraid Barcelona, April 30.

The authorities here to-day prevented an American vessel from entering the port, but. al-t hough laden with coal, the vessel was not seized. She. proceeded for Marseilles. Jasper Hughes Nominated.

ML Vernon. April 30. The Top-ullst congressional convention to-day nominated Jasper Hughes for Congress. NO PROTEST From Either France Or Germany ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES, ZTOB HAS THE MATAJTZAS BOX-BABDBEEET BEZ29 NOTICED. SOME SPANISH LIES NAILED.

Washington. April SO. It is seml-offl-clally stated In the highest diplomatic quarters, representing France and Germany, that no protest. or representation of any character respecting the operations of the American fleet at the Philippine Islands have been made or are likely to be made. It can be stated also that neither the German ner the French Ambassador at Washington has received any Instructions touching this subject, and the Idea Is scouted that such representations have been thought of in official quarters.

The report that German warships have left Kioa-Choa Bay for the Philippines, in order to Interpose armed resistance to a bombardment, is denied. If a German warship has- started from Nagasaki for Manila, as report-, ed by cable. It la said tbls Is for the purpose of protecting German residents and not as a protest. These reports. It Is pointed out, emanate from Madrid and are designed to provoke Irritation in this country against Germany and France.

So far as France is concerned, she Is said to have no Important Interests in the Philippines. Her nearest Interests are those at Tonquiiu A leading diplomatic official, in discussing the report, said that If the United States designed territorial extension In the Philippines, then possibly the European Powers might feel warranted in seeking an explanation. He said, however, that It. was obvious the United States had no such territorial purposes, and that, lacking these, its effective conduct of the war was a subject solely for this country to determine. Germany's interests In the Philippines are more extensive than those of France, but tbe German authorities, have every confidence that these Interests will be safeguarded and that no territorial question will arise.

Germany has not yet Issued a proclamation of neutrality, and It Is now accepted as settled in diplomatic circles that no formal proclamation will be is sued. This, it is explained. Is not un usual so far as Germany is concerned, but is part of her general policy of re fraining from decrees ot neutrality, while at the same time maintaining strict neutrality. i The last instance of this prior to. the present, was when Germany wltbv held a neutrality decree during the Turco-Grecian war.

It Is said the orders already issued against the shipment of contraband goods are equivalent to a declaration of neutrality. Tbe German Government Is at present paying greater attention- to the situation In Cuba than the Philippines. The German cruiser Geier lsnow at Havana ready to take off German subjects if tbe necessity arises. France has a warship at Havana, one at, St. Thomas and a third at San Juan, Porto Rico.

The French ships are small, and it is experted that three or four large ships will be added son to the French fleet in th vt Indian waters. This may account for the activity In French shipyards, as by cable. J-n. tilawu'a repii-t to Madrid that the and Austrian Consuls at lliUnui have pretexted against the shotting ot nty on the ground that Ko r-H- 'rti. Is known to be In-corrwt.

as FYance nor- Austria baa a I at Miiimu Furthermore, diplomatic ornctala say there was no bunhttrlHnt In the sense understood in lntrnalinl law, but simply a shelling the earthwork defenses outside th- city. The Mtate rvpartnent to-day gave out a lint jt ail Governments that. have declared neutrality, viz: Italy. Netherlands, Sweden and Nor way. (Switzerland.

Colombia, Mexico, Russia, France. Korea, Argentine Republic, Portugal, Japan and Uruguay. It will be noticed that the department list does not Include Great Britain, although she was the first to proclaim neutrality, for the reason that no official notice has been given. CAPTURED THE WRONG MEN. Unpleasant Adventure of Messrs.

Giles and Goodrich While In Jeffersonrille. The Jeffersonville police, in response to message from the New Albany officials. arrested two men as they left the Dinkey train Friday evening, and charged them with being the -individuals who had vic timised several people by selling them bogus gold leaf. It was soon learned that a mistake bad been made, and the men were liberated. It turns out that they were H.

D. Giles, Vice President the Ninth-street Tobacco Warehouse, of Louisville, and J. S. Goodrich, a merchant from Grats, Ky. Mr.

Goodrich had been to the office of the Merchants' Shoe and Leather Company, in Jeffersonville, to pay a bill. Mr. Giles is his friend, and happened to be along. The description of the men wanted tallied with Messrs. Giles and Goodrich, and when Conductor George Underwood pointed them out to Officers Kendall and Perry they took them into custody.

The gentlemen propose to file suit for damages. Disgraced For Drunkenness. Washington. April 30. Lieut Com mander -A.

Adams, attached to tbe receiving, ship Independence at Mare Island, was convicted by court-martial of. intoxication and sentenced to dismissal. The President has mitigated the sentence by dropping tbe officer forty-nine numbers and putting him at the foot of the list of Lieut Commanders. i The commutation was made because of the court's recommendation In view of the officer's splendid sea record, TWO MEN Defied Mob Before Barcelona Consulate. AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE.

CONSUL BOWXX ATD'ED BT NOB-KAN HARRINGTON IN DEFENDING THE SHIELD. Liverpool," April 80. Herbert W. Bowen, United States Consul General at Barcelona, was a passenger on board the Cunard Line steamer Etrurls, sailing from this port for New York to-day. In conversation with a representative of the Associated Press, Mr.

Bowen said: "I received a telegraphic message notifying me to leave Barcelona from Gen. Woodford, our Minister at Madrid, at 4:30 p. m. on April 21. though the telegram was sent from Madrid at :30 a.

m. I immediately notified tbe British Consul, who came to the Consulate at o'clock, took the keys, and assumed charge of our When it was dark we took down the shield. "The shield was stowed In a safe place and I notified the authorities of had been done. I also Informed, them that I was going to leave Barcelona at 6:30 on April 22 for Paris. "Between April 13 and the night of April a.

eight mobs, of over L00O persons each, made demonstrations before the Consulate. "Of course there were threatening groups all the time; In fact, hourly. But the police, who were most active, together with the civil guard, usually managed to disperse them. "During the morning of April 20 a mob ot 3,000 or 4.000 people suddenly filled the square in front of the Consulate, cheering for Spain and uttering other cries! I was breakfasting at the hotel on the opposite of the square. This mob.

having heard of the attack at Malaga, had come determined' to get the Consulate eagle and shield. I managed to push my way through the people until I got my back to the Consulate and faced the mob. There I awaltied the result. I had hardly taken up my position when I noticed a man as big as myself (Mr. Bowen Is about six feet high) pushing through tbe crowd.

He came and stood beside me. did not speak, but faced the crowd. which continued to threaten us. Fortunately, the mob had no leaders. So, tor a quarter ot an hour, we two and the mob i'aced each other.

Then the police and soldiers arrived, and the mob melted away. I asked the stranger who he was. and he replied: I am Norman Harrington, of Chicago. This is my first day in Barcelona, It seemed to me as If there would be some trouble for the eagle up there, and I thought I'd take a bit of it- "The biggest and angriest mob gathered during the night ot April 21. There were fully (,000 or 7,000 people about the Consulate, including every class, among them being Barcelona society- men.

Hundreds of them hsd Just come from the theaters in evening dress and the best dressed "men were the most active demonstrators. They came for the shield and when they found It gone, they broke out In the most angry cries. Eventually the police attacked the mob and many people were Injured. This was the most threatening moment, as I had been warned that the police could not be trusted. But they did not fail to do their duty.

"The Chief of Police was always very kind, frequently sending warnings to me not to go out for an hour or so. He cam every hour during the last two nights, and escorted me to the railroad station with a large body of officers and detectives. The crowd there was overawed so there was no demonstration other than cheering for Spain. "I am ordered to report to tbe authorities at Washington." BARNETT RETURNS And Has Some Sharp Things To Say of His Predecessor. Surveyor of the Port M.

Barnett returned yesterday from Wasttmgtoo, where he went to see about the order abolishing four office hi bis department. He considers the order, which was indefinitely suspended, the result of a breach of court eay on the part of his predecessor, Mr. B. F. Alford.

In an Interview yesterday he made the following statement: "I think that I will succeed In having the order rescinded. At any rate, it has been suspended tor the time being. The position of inspector of excursion steamers, now held by Mr. Bartholomew Smith, will be finally abolished, however. "You can say that the trouble was all brought about by my predecessor, Mr.

Alford. He acted very unfairly toward me. After I had been appointed to the office, and before I had taken charge, he wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury recommending that Inspectors be sent to Louisville for the purpose ot making an that he thought the force might be reduced by the abolishment ot lour offices and tbe work be controlled' with all ease by the remaining deputies. 'The Inspectors came, made a hasty examination and sent In their report, complying with Mr. Alford's suggestions.

I was not informed as to the nature of their visit, knew nothing about Mr. Alford's recommendations, for he had told me nothing, and when I received the order abolishing the offices was much surprised. "When I went to Washington I learned that Mr. Alford had written the letter as stateJ; that he had marked It 'private. and had never Intended that I should know anything about IL Never.

theless. it was shown me. I entered a prompt protest against the action taken and told the Secretary of the Treasury that I needed the. full corps ot deputies In the office. This Is the case in a oc33onononoaonononononononoQonononoaonoaonbnoaononoanQno a a a a a a a a a The New Mammoth Welcomes All Kentucky.

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5 1 Wool Sweaters $1.00. a a a a a All-wool Sweaters with lace froat, nice rolling collar, fast colors; nst the thing for bicycle riders Simonsoti, Whltesoti THE Co DononoaononoDonoaonoaoaoDODODODonoDODononoDononoDonoDono erane are becoming areatly exercised and are eager to enlist. JTEW ALBANY. Carl Stelnhauer and Miss Gall Guy are to be married next month. Mrs.

Wilbur RoMnson arrived from Indianapolis yesterday to visit relatives in this city. Vint Nunemacher and "Will Terry have 'gone to Camp Mount to enlist In Company C. A Clerk. Marshal and two Trustees are to be elected to-morrow by the voters of the Silver Grove suburb. City Attorney George H.

Hester returned yesterday from a trip to Washington and other Eastern cities. The Rev. John L. McKee. of Danville, will preach at the Third Presbyterian church this morning and 10-nigni.

Richard V. Vreedenburg, of this city, a student at Tale College, won the first prize, a silver cup. In a half-mile foot race a few days ago In which the best men of a half dozen leading Eastern colleges were entered. Mrs. Sallie Baxkwell has filed salt In the Floyd Circuit Court against the Dr.

Hollkiger Cure Company to recover $568.70. In her complaint Mrs. Bark well alleges that she contracted with tbe defendant, the Dr. Hoillnger Cure Company, to board the patients undef treatment at one of the. Infirmaries at 14 a week each and that the company bad failed to pay her.

The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of county filed articles ot association yesterday in the office of the County ecorder. the Incorporators being Josiah Owin. Spuraheim Duncan, Martin V. Hanger. Lafayette Tenowine.

Adam Goodman, Joseph Wiseman and Jamea Rady. The company is organised to Insure farm buildings from loss by fire. It Is on the mutual plan. Real estate, transfers: John W. Thompson to Andrew P.

Smith, part of 2C-1-5. 75: Sarah M. Clipper to Charles H. McClintock. lot.

Oak street, plat Sis Silver Grove, tl.OOO; R. P. Main to Henry Raab, I acres, of lot 5. plat S93. 1240; Anna T.

Grants to Lizzie E. Mayfleld. part of 35-3-5, $35; August Steckel to Home Loan Association, lot 2, Oak street, plat 328, People's Building and Loan Association to Thomas H. Davis, part of 6 and 7, East Elm street, Mrs. Charlie V.

Elmaker and Mrs. Samuel Hood entertained Friday night at the -home of Mrs. Elmaker, East Fourth street, near Spring, in honor of their niece. Miss Florence Graves, of Louisville. Among those present were Misses Kate and Irma Gordon.

Edna and Alma Connor, Mayme Frisbie. Ninon Neat and Florence Graves: Messrs. Fred Burkhalter. Oscar and Hugh Barth, Roy Miller, of this city: Chas. Graves.

James Bant and Dr. W. Ban-ta, of Louisville. JXITEBSO VIXiE. Charles S.

Hay, ot Indianapolis, is In the city. Last evening was the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank SUNDAY r. r.

s-tt, Xa 23 Meiers. Many friends called to pay their respects to the popular couple. A pension of $8 has been granted to Mrs. Henry Launis. Miss Augusta Deming Is suffering from an attack of bilious fever.

The 8 liver Spray Outing Club -will, bold Its first annual outing on Six-mile Island to-day. Miss Cora Mitchell, of Columbus, who la visiting In this city. Is suffering from mumps. The Falls City Cham Works has filed articles of incorporation. The capital stock Is $20,000.

Dr. and Mrs. Pott, of Detroit, are in the city on a visit to Mrs. Goodwin, mother of Mrs. Post.

Dr. Harris, of Memphis, will occupy tbe pulpit at Morton chapel this evening, at 7j45 o'clock. The explosion of a stove at 64 Michigan avenue called out the Fire Department yesterday at o'clock. Oscar Goben and Rosa Goforth, Robert Plaaket and Helen EL Dickey, of Owen township, will be married to-day. Nicholas Murphy will be tried before Justice Hause to-morrow on the charge of having threatened the life of Samuel Lisle.

The Rev. Dr. J. P. Hearst win preach' at the Presbyterian church at 10:30 o'clock this morning on 'The Gospel's View of Our Life." His evening theme will be: "The Municipal Election." Tbe residence of Mrs.

E. Butts, occupied by M. C. Brock, at Bridgeport, waa destroyed by fire Friday night, entailing a loss of $3,000. The bouse was Insured for $1,750.

and the furniture for $300. Capt. L. C. McCormlck.

of Sellers-burg. has been commissioned by Gov. Mount to recruit soldiers for First regiment Indiana volunteers. Sixteen men have already volunteered. -Responsibility of Power" will be the Rev.

J. T. O'Neal's subject at the services to be held at Wall-street M. E. church this morning.

He will deliver a discourse at 7:30 on "The Stone of Utica townshop farmers are suffer-In from depredations committed by thieves. Amos Goodwin. Frank Potter and O. Lents are the heaviest losers. Grain, harness and light farming Implements have been stolen.

It Is presumed that the men are -river pirates." William Baugh, who was paroled from the Reformatory some time sgo, was returned to the institution yesterday. He will -be kept in confinement until July. Baugh. after his release, began to associate with evil companions, and the State Agent of the Reformatory learned of It. His home Is at Martinsville.

GRAMOPHONE CONCERT For the Benefit of Main-Street Kis-. sion At "Shelby Preaching and religious services are held at Main-street chapel. In the "old Shelby House," 753 East Main street, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights. Tbe mission was recently established by Rev. James W.

Givan. Who Is assisted by a corps of earnest workers. 15 MAMMOTH PRICE FIVE CENTS oV a a a a a a a Crowd After Crowd i Coming to the Big Store. Madras Shirts $1.. Imported Madras Shirts, 3-ply laundered bosom, open back and front, woven colors, beautifully made, new style round link cuffs, new 1898 patterns, sold the world over at $1.23 and Onr price.

$1.00 Hats and Shoes t3 a a a a a a a a a a a 1808 STYLE The Stetson Derby Is the leading Hat of America and sell it at $4.00. The New: Mammoth Guar an teed $4.00 Hat is another winner. 1 Complete line of Men's and Boys Soft Hats, In all new 1898 colors, 1 $1.00 $2.50. Straw Hats for Ladles, Men, Boys and Children fuU lines now ready. SHOES.

The Mettleton $5.00 Shoe for- Men leads the world. Bny no other until you examine them at the New Mammoth and see their superiority over any other shoe offered. COTTON SWEATERS BOo Fla. Oaae Cottoa Jars.7 RIMMd gwiliwi lac raab railing c-llar ONLY SOc 424 to 434 West Market St. A gramophone concert for the benefit of the mission will be given at the chapel Thursday night.

May 5, when tbe following programme will be presented INTRODUCTION, Bus-to Calla, "Hooked In th Cradl of th barytoo solo, by J. W. Myers. Tbe Twenty-third Psalm and Lord's. Prayer.

-Nearer My God to aolo. by the renowned Steve Porter. PART I. "The Crack Regiment." by Souaa's band. Solo and chorus, "Red, White and Blua." "in tbe Starlight.

cornet duet, by Chambers and Snow. Camp-meeting In Virginia. Banjo solo, by Ossmau, the expert banjo an ml. "ItaWilt. Hash" (oomic), by Billy Golden.

"Ully Bells." by gouxa'a band. Xylophone soio, by TV Lowe, "Mow Different People Iaugh" (oorale). "Morning on the Farm," by N. R. Wood.

PART II. Clarion ao4oT by Big. P. Jarvall, "Kaiser March' by th Banda. 1 Whistling raccUr.

by M. W. Oook. Dixie," by Owrn J. Gaakln.

org 1. "ailr." "Th Street by George Ora ham. Banjo solo, "Tank Doodle" aad varia tiona, by Gasman. "Old Kootuoky Saner sols, bj Gaor T. Gaakjn.

"Day in Country Sonoor (nnsnan). tsj) Graham. PART HI. "Plantation CMmee," by Sous. "Negro Oddity," by Billy Golden.

Armorer's Song by J. J. Fisher. "Comin' Thro the Rye," by lleiea Jen Inge. "The Debating Club" (comic), by Ora ham.

The Nightingale," by Prauiela Tronl Eld ner. "Negro Funeral." bv Graham. "Home, Bweet Home," by Miss Mable Caaaedy. Those who buy tickets may secure 10 per cent, discount at Kimball's imisio house, which offers this inducement to help the mission. Tickets are for sal at the Times office and Kimball muaio Origin of "Old Glory." Chicago A Western, writer says: "I have had the pleasure of hearing from the Hps ot one who knew the history of the nam given to our flag In recent years, "Old Glory.

the Incidents of the occasion. The narrator, George W. Bates, of Detroit. a gentleman of unusual Information on all topics and an ardent patriot, says that it was applied to th flag, of the United States for the first -time by Capt Stephen Driver, an old sea Captain who was living in Nashville, In 1862. In.

order to keep the flag, which had bten presented to him while abroad by American friends, he hid it in a quilt and slept under its folds without its enemies being any the wiser. On awakening in the morning he would ascribe his good sleep to the concealed flag, which be called by th pet name of 'Old and when the -Federals entered Xashville he flung Old Glory to the breeze and told the story everywhere. The nam is now aa -national aa tit fla." ONI 1.