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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

Capture of an Extensive Forger at Chicago.
CHICAGO. June l6.-A year ago the First Ma
tional bank officers, finding they had been
vlctimized by some clever forgeries, set Pin
kerton's agency to work on clue
which to-day resulted in the ar
rest of Chas. Brockway, alias
Charles Seymour, one of the most expert
forgers in the country, well-known in the
Eastern States as the leader of those other
noted crooks, Edward HaIly, Andy Roberts,
Valentine Gleason, Walter Sheridan,
Walter Patterson and Spence Pettis.
Shortly afterward two pals, wm. Odell and
Jos. Morgan, of Philadelphia, were arrested
Some IL months ago Brockway came here, and
having the appearance of a gentleman and re-
spectacle merchant, became a member of the
Board of Trade, and obtained an insight into
the manner of conducting business, the places
where firms deposited, and had several ac-
counts with different banks himself, under
the name of Charles Seymour. He seems to
have begun work at once, but very dis
creetly, and long intervals intervened between
the jobs. The local banks suffered most, their
losses being estimated at about $4,000 to sl2 :
coo. Brockway had friendship with two alleg-
ed detectives, known as Sam and Dere We'll
ker, and when his nest became
known, they moved his baggage
from the hetel where he had been
living, but it was found 5l5 Wabash avenue
later in the day, and consisted of the most
complete set of forgers' apparatus ever cap
tnred, dies, checks, stamps, ribbons, pens
blank drafts, etc. Brockway has served two
years in the Auburn IN. W prison. The First
National bank is said to be the heaviest suf.
| ferer.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
THORNTOwN.
Funeral of Captain Jesse Custer

Funeral of Captain Jesse Custer,
Special to the Sentinel:
THoRNTowN, Ind. June l6.-The funeral
services of Captain Jesse Custer,
who died ON last Saturday morning after a
lingering illness, were held at the residence OF
his father-in-law, on Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock. The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Allen of Lebanon, who made q few ap-
propriate remarks, concerning the deceased,
after which the corpse was taken in charge by
the order of Odd Fellows, of which he was a
respected member. The procession, which
was nearly mile in length, was the largest
ever seen in Thorntown on similar occa-
sion, and was composed of the Indianapolis
Light Infantry and drum corps, Odd Fellows
from several different lodges, including the
one at this place, together with the friends OF
the deceased on foot and in conveyances. A
large delegation of friends from Indianapolis
were present, showing how much he was re-
specJed during his residence there as superin-
tendent of elevator B.
Atthe.cemetery he was buried according to
the prescribed forms of l. o. o. F., together
with the honors of war.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Mining Matters,

SAN FRANCISCO. June l6.-A Sutro, Nevada,
dispatch says: 1t is positively announced, on
authority of Mr.. Sutro, that the water from
the Comstock lode will be received in Sutro
tunnel on July l, on which day the contract
expires. A careful examination made yester-
day by Mr.. Sutro convinced him that 1t would
be impossible to complete by the stipulated
time the timbers and cutting of the drain for
the last few thousand feet nearest the Com
stock. He, therefore, ordered water boxes to be
temporarily placed for that distance above
the drain grade on the floor of the tunnel
The north end of the mines will discharge
their water through 1s-inch pipe, which is
being placed to the point where the tunnel
intersects the Savage mine.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

ported Saturday evening, there are three
or four more buildings which were to-
tally destroyed. The fine brick school house
just across the Elkhart river, was blown down
and damaged to the extent of $4,000 Nc
Kay's agricultural warehouse had an end
blown OF. Reports say crops are demoralized.
Several other buildings were blown down
throughout the county.
A man named Seidle, while driving on Main
street this evening, was thrown from his
buggy, and SO badly injured he can not live.
After striking ground he slid about so feet,
fetching up against the sidewalk, smashing
one side of his head In. His horse became
frightened, made a quick jerk and broke a
wheel off. He is a baker by trade.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Subscriptions to the per cent. refunding
certificates since Saturdays report amount to
$4,000.
The House labor committee has agreed to
visit San Fran cisco and the leading Western
cities, after adjournment, for the purpose of
taking further testimony.
Secretary Thompson has ordered the United
States ship Marion to Aspinwall. The Gov
ernment has nothing new regarding the re-
cent revelations on the Isthmus.
The House appropriations committe has
agreed to recommend nonconcurrence in the
Senate amendments to the legislative bill, the
principal feature OF controversy being the ap-
preparation of SIS 600 for the pay of contracting
laborers of the District of Columbia, which the
Sc nate struck out.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
LAFAYETTE.

Shoemakers On a Strike-Hon. G. S. Orth.
Special to the Sentinel:
LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 16.-Several days
since the boot and shoe manufacturers of this
city made a reduction of from 10 to 80 cents in
the wages Of their employees. AS conse-
quence the disciples Of st. Crispin, who declare
they could not make enough to live on even at
the old rate, have quit work. About so men
are thus thrown out of work. Negotiations
are pending between the shoemaker and the
manufacturers, and there is little dorb bit but
that the matter will be amicably adjusted
possibly before tomorrow.
Hon. G. 8. Orth has returned to Washington
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
WARSAW.

The Whistling Nuisance-An Infuriated Cow.
Special to the Sentinel:
WARSAW, Ind, June l6.-"Cadwallader's 8
whistling bill" made sad havoc near this city
to-day, causing team of horses attached to a
lumber wagon to run away, throwing man
out of the wagon, breaking his leg in two
places
AS two butchers were bringing q COW into
the city to-day, she became infuriated and
attacked a man on horseback in the street.
The COW gored him with her horn, killing him
instantly, the horn penetrating the heart. The
COW was hunted down and finally killed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Doings of the Committees of the Demo-

Doings of the Committees of the Demo-
cratic Caucus.
WASHINGTON. June l6.-The advisory COM
mittees of the House and Senate Democratic
caucus held a joint meeting this evening, at
which after brief discussion 1t was decided:to
recommend to their party friends the adoption
Of the amendment to the second section of the
judicial expenses appropriation bill. One of
the clauses of that section provides that no de-
partment or officer of the Government shall,
during the said fiscal year ending June 30, 1880,
make any contract or incur any liability for
the future payment of money until an appro
alton sufficient to meet such contract, or pay
such liability, shall have first been made by
law. The advisory committees agreed that
this clause ought to be amended, SO as to en-
body the exception contained in section 3, ,7s2
of the revised statutes, in favor of the war and
navy departments.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
The General German Orphan Society.

BALTIMORE, June 16.-The annual festival
and parade of the German societies for the
benefit of the General German Orphan Asy-
lum took place to-day, and in numbers and
display exceled any previous one. Hon.
Carl Schurz, secretary of the interior, deliv-
cred an address in German to over 5000 per-
sons, his theme being "Charlty," having a
special bearing on the noble werk of main
taining the General German Orphan Asylum.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
NEW CASTLE.
Death of John r. Woodward


Special to the Sentinel:
NEW CASTLE, Ind, June l6.-John R. Wood
ward died at the residence of his lately
desceased aunt, Mrs. Clarinda Lennard, last
evening about II o'clock, after a brief illness.
The deceased was only "a years old, a most
exemplary young man and a close student at
aw, his chosen profession, with host OF
warm friends. He graduated at Butler
University this State, and afterward attended
law school at the University of Virginia. The
funeral will occur from the Christian Chapel
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
ELKHART.

Effects OF Late Storms = Thrown From a
Buggy.
Special to the Sentinel:
ELKHARr, Ind, June l6.-Further particu-
lars are coming in from the surrounding
country which show the storm ON Saturday
afternoon to have been very severe through
out this section Of country. In addition to the
number OF buildings damaged which were re-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Sale of De Bars opera House.

ST, LOUIS, June 16.-The leasehold and all
the scenery, fixtures and other personal prop
erty belonging to De Bars Opera House sold at
auction to-day, by order of the probate court.
John w. Norton, who has been manager of
the theater for several years past, was the pur-
chaser at 81 800. The leasehold has between
two and three years to run. Norton will leave
for the East at once to make engagements for
next season.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

The Norwich Bulletin says that a female
orator on the wharf scathlngly criticised the
temperance reformers, the churches and the
public officers, Sunday; and when she
referred to the s,ovenly habits of tobacco
chewers, every man present who used the
weed involuntarilY reached up his hand and
wiped off his chin,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The president has
commuted the sentence of James Peyton, col
ored, convicted of the murder of Lewis Day, in
December last, and who was to have been
hung in this city on Friday next, to life Inn
prisonment IN the Albany penitentiary. He
has also commuted the sentence of Louise
Wallace, colored, convicted of the murder of
her infant child in April. and who was to
have been hanged the same day, to 10 years in
prison at the Albany prison.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
The walking Match at london.

NEW YORK, June 16.-A special from London
says of the pedestrian contest: In the after
noon Ennis began to show signs of indisposi-
ton, and at o'clock was quite sick. At this
time the following was the score: Brown, IS
miles and one lap; Weston, n miles and three
laps; Ennis, 81 miles and six laps; Harding, IS
miles and four laps. At o'clock there was
great excitement, on account Of the magnifi-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
GREENsBURG.
Blue Ribbons-New Paper.

BIue flbbOhs-NeW Faper.
Special to the Sentinel:
GKEENsBURG, Ind, June i6.-Webb T. Dart,
the noted blue ribbon worker, is here. and will
open up series OF meetings. He is said to
have tied on 1900 blue ribbons in this State.
There will be a new weekly paper started in
this place in about one week, called the Sat-
urday Eeview, with Robert w. MONTGOMERY
as proprietor, and George F. Mckee, former
editor Of the Standard, as managing editor.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

most respectable citizens, whose word is as
good old wheat.
A little child of John Segraves died suddenly
at IL o'clock to-day, after illness of one day.
Mrs. Goodrich, and elderly lady aged So,
living with her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Lib
Goodrich, In the north part OF town, fell
down stairs few nights ago, injuring herself
severely, and 1T is feared fatally. Not much
hope are entertained of her recovery.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
SHELBYvILLE..
Fatal Accident

Special to the Sentinel:
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, June l6.-Joseph Busby,
who is an aged man living at Waldron, this
county, was found this morning in a dying
condition near the foot bridge over Conn
creek, a short distance from the village. 1t is
supposed he fell or the bridge during a fit of
apoplexy, and was nearly drowned before he
was discovered. Two physicians were sum
moned to wait on the injured man, but little
hope is entertained of his recovery.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Back From Liberia-A Dangerous Counter

LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June 16.-J. Milton Tur-
ner, 'colored,' ex-minister to Liberia, arrived
and lectures to night at Centenary church.
Dangerous fifty dollar counterfeit green
backs, purporting to be issued in 1859 have
been passed at Van Buren by man appear
ing like working or railroad man. Close in
spection discloses defects in the paper which
is little too thick. In two or three pieces it
is glued together and silk fbria inserted be-
tween the front and back before glueing to-
gether. The green Ink on the back is not the
exact shade of the genuine. The different
numbers on the bills are said to be very dan
UarOus
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Hard on tbe Ex-Casbier.

ST. LOUIS, June l6-J. H. Kreger, Jr., cashier
Of the defunct broadway Savings bank, was
broughtinto the court of criminal correction
to-day for examination, on the charge of en-
bezzlement. The prisoner waived exam
ination, and In default of $4,000 was re-
manded to jail.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
The Debt of Louisiana,

NEW ORLEANS, June l6.-There seems to be
an impression among the delegates that
neither the majority nor the minority re-
ports on the State debt will be adopted by
the convention, but that g. compromise will be
effected by reducing the interest to a very low
rate for several years, then gradually raising
1t. This plan is favored by large number of
delegates; also, it is said by representatives Of
the large bondholders.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
The Iowa Election Cases.

WAsHIHGToN, June l6.-The House election
committee made reports on the Iowa election
cases to-day. Eleven members hold that the
october election was legal, and the present
incumbents entitled to their seats. Chairman
Springer takes the ground that neither the
October nor November election was legal, and
Representative Colerick holds that the No.
vember election was the only legal one.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Death of Charles i. FoIlett.

ST. LOUIS, June l6-Charles K. Follett, gen.
eral passenger agent of the vandalia Railroad
company since 1871, and of the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi road for seven years prior to that time,
died at the Lindell Hotel tonight after an ILL.,
ness OF about month.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

cent walking done by Weston, who was only
a couple of miles behind Blower Brown. The
following is the O'Clock score: Brown, SO
miles; Weston, 81 miles; Harding, rs miles;
Ennis, 20 miles.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
A Democratic Caucus to be Held To-day t.

A Democratic Caucus to be Held To-day to
Discuss the Warner Silver Bill.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-A call has been is
sued for a meeting of the Senate Democratic
caucus tomorrow to receive the report from
the committee of three senators, Messrs.
Thurman, Mcdonald and Garland, appointed
on Friday to confer with Senator Bayard in
regard to his proffered resignation of the
craftsmanship Of the finance committee, and
to report whether some harmonious arrange
ment could not be effected to relieve the War
ner silver bill from its present suspended po-
sition in the committee, and place it upon the
Senate calendar. The caucus COM
mittee will report that Mr.. Bay
ard is lnfiexfbly opposed to making
any compromise or concession In the matter,
and that he, therefore, absolutely declines to
become party to the suggested arrangement
of reporting the bill back to the Senate with
out recommendation, even though it be stip-
ulated that no further action shall be taken
on the subject until next session. In brief, he
insists that the bill should be left in the hands
of the committee for mature consideration at
the next session OF Congress, and that, If his
party colleagues deem II advisable to force !
ton upon the measure in opposition to his
conscientious convictions concerning it, they
must accept his resignation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

The Spinners Refuse to Give Ten Days
Notice.
FALL RIVER, June l6-A number of spin
ners in the several mills refused to give 10
days notice this morning, as ordered by the
Union Saturday night, not otsympathizing with
the action Of the meeting.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
Great Damage by Flood.

north ADAMS, Mass, June 16.-This place
has been visited by a heavy freshet, and the
damage throughout the vicinity Is variously
estimated at from slO0, 900 to sl5Oyo00. Damages
by flood In the outlying districts are hourly
reported.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
ITALY.
snNnAY,s ELECTION.

SUNDAYS ELECTION.
ROME, June l6.-At the municipal elections
yesterday the ClericaIs gained the advantage,
owing to a division in the Liberal ranks. The
fact produces great impression here.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18
GERMANY.


DUTIES ON WOODEN GOODS.
BERLIN, June 16.-The Reichstag has voted
duties on wooden goods in accordance with
the proposed Government tariff.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-18

The Question of the Appointment of Secre-
tary Evarts.
WASHINGTON, June l6.-The senate judici-
ary committee devoted some time to the in
formal consideration :of the legal question,
raised in regard to Secretary McCrary's nomi-
nation, whether he can constitutionally be
confirmed to I'LL a judicial position, not yet
vacated, and which Judge Dillon is to continue
to occupy until next September while he him
self continues to act under the Senate's former
confirmation as secretary of war.
Senators Garland, Bayard, Conkling, end
Carpenter, the subcommittee to whom the
question was recently referred, were not pre-
pared to submit a formal report this morning,
but it is understood they coincide in holding
that this legal obstacle is very formidable and
probably insurmountable.
There seems to be very little. doubt that the
full committee will take the same view, and
confirmation during the present session.
There were, however, no manifestations in
the committee to-day of disapproval of the
nomination On political or personal grounds.
In the event OF final decision that the presi.
dent can not thus anticipate a vacancy, Secre-
tary McCrary will be appointed when Judge
Dillon's resignation takes effect, and his nomi-
nation will be sent to the Senate upon its re-
assembling. The committee to-day reached
an informal agreement as to the nomination
of Corbin as chief Justice of the United States
court for Utah, to go over without action until
next December.
The New York herald., 1879-08-08

savings banks of New York have the
same right the Bank of England 20 properly COM
peilsate and their retirement to pension who
have given them OF valuable service and saved
thousands of dollars to the banks by their prudence
and experience. In any event the officers Justly
claim that the accuracy OF statements closely
affecting their credit should be fully established be-
fore publication. The natural judgment of deposit
tor would be that bank incapable OF selecting
its stan of employees certainly incapable
OF taking proper care of the moneys Entrusted
in its care. The publications complained of have
their incentive in some circulars issued by the AS
sistant Bank Superintendent. which the officers
think too sweeping i'll their character and calcu-
lated to impair confidence III the institutions which
that official is to protect Doubtless they say.
there is proper foundation for his belief i'll the
travagancc OF certain bank managenents but in his
circulars he directs the accusations. rather impi
cations against all the savings banks of the city.
woundina the sensitiveness OF honest managers and
exciting without the fears of depostors of
perfectly reputable institutions. He had CORE
spondence not long ago with Attorney General
Schoonmsker the subject of savings bank
penses. end its seemed to indicate the ofi-
making these complaints that the Assistant
Bank superintendent had his private suspicious
about the management of every bank in the city.
The New York herald., 1879-08-08

every man. woman and child in the United States
liberty in all its and in its broadest sense II
freed the black of the South. put down huge
rebellion and proclaimed to all the world that this
nation.
ARE NATION?
Are we a nation? Yes. The South surrendered 10
. nation at Appomattox. Our nationality is now uni
versal-as broad the broad land The State rights
heresy killed By the war. 1t was recognized as
hanged John C. Calhoun had he persisted III tins
idea The to-day. he said. is the same as IT was
in 1861. and it must be fought as resolutely AFTER
review of the Warner Silver bill ana an
explanation of the financial panics. the senator
closed with glowing tribute to the fidelity OF the
republican party its consistency in redeeming its
pledges to the people, in preserving the faith ana
credit of the nation and in battling for tho rights
and freedom of the citizens of this nation
The speech very enthusiastically received. and
evidently made strong impression. Mr.. Chandler
will speak every day till next Thursday, when he WILL
q ut for mn
The New York herald., 1879-08-08
JUSTICE 10 SOUND BANKS.

COMPLAINTS MADE AGAINST THE 'sToo COM
pREuENsIvE" CIRCULARS OF ASSISTANT SUPER
INTENDENT LAMB.
The suspicious scrutiny to which the city savings
banks have been recently subjected naturally makes
tho officers OF we'll managed institutions extremely
sensitive upon all questions affecting the wisdom
honesty of their government. Tho conscientious
managers Of somo of the largest banks feel consider
ably aggriovcd over certain publications the sub
ject OF their Office which they say inac-
curate. In one instance bank said to have eleven
bookkccpcrs receiving salaries of 5000 and over.
crs, with threo assisting clerks, and only one Of
the seven receives large compensation
as 5000 per annum. Even. II tho state