Niles, Mioli., will have a mer-! chants’ carnival the third week in Angnst and the promoters assure the council and clergy, who, objected because of the street fakirs and gamblers holding sway at the street fair two years ago, that no gambling will be ! allowed this year.The Fete of all Nations at South Bend opened most auspiciously Monday evening with a big parade, in whiioli deoorted automobiles was a feature. Over 4,000 people were on the grounds the first night.Mishawaka is figuring on another carnival for this summer. Arrangements will probably be made with the Robinson Amusement Oo.DOGS POISONED—Four dogs have been poisoned so far this week in the vicinity of Emerson avenue and Main street.SOCIALIST SPOKE—A socialist addressed a small crowd at the court park corner last evening, his harangue ending with a joint discussion between the stranger and Jack Sullivan.FELL FROM HAY LOAD—Clarence Musser, of Benton township yesterday afternoon fell from a load of hay and sustained a badly sprained knee ^hioh will keep him to the house several days.TRIP ON LAKE—Clarence Miller, will leave nest Saturday for Grand Rapids, Miolu, where he will be joined by his oousin, Charles Overholt on a trip from Petoskey to Detroit by boat.He will be gone a week or ten days.