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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
GENERAL TELEGRAMS.
The Case Against Brown, the telegraph
Manager.

ST. LOUIS, March 24.-Mr. Brown, manager
of the Western Union telegraph Office, instead
of appearing before the grand jury this morn
Ing with the dispatches called for by the SUBJ
poena duces tecum served upon him Saturday,
went directly before the criminal court with
his attorneys, Messrs. Allen & Lodge, the latter
of whom stated at length the reasons why Mr..
Brown could not produce the dispatches de-
manded. The court then asked Mr.. Brown
what he would do in case one or more of the
parties concerned consented to have their tel
esrams produced, and stated that he had
received letter from Governor Phelps saying
he was willing any telegraph Office should
present to the grand jury any dispatches
he had sent to either Neidlet or Wake
field. Nh. Brown replied that under
the rule of the telegraph company Governor
Phelps or any other sender of kilograms could
obtain his dispatches, on personal application
or by a request, written over his own sigma
ture. Judge Laughlin then continued the case
until Friday, when he will hear the argu-
ment on both sides. In conversation the
Judge said he understood and appreciated the
importance of the case, reco nlzed the wide
attention 1t would attract, and If the telegraph
company desired to make it a test case he
would not commit Mr.. Brown to jail, but If it
became necessary in the progress of the case to
lnfiict punishment on him it would be
merely nominal.
The petition of Mr.. Brown, manager of the
Western Union telegraph Office, to vacate the
order authorizing the subpoena, duces tecum,
and to recall the subpoena presented in the
criminal court to-day, sets forth as the reasons
why he should not, and can not produce the
dispatches demanded that he is simply SER
want of the company, and has no authority
from the company to deliver the dispatches,
but on the contrary, has been Instructed by
his superior officers not to produce or testify
as to the possession by the company of such
kilograms as are referred to in the subpoena;
that il is not certainly known that such tel
egrams as are demanded are in possession
of the company. The subpoena is rather
search warrant, and the process inquisitorial,
not judicial; that the telegraph company is
protected from such interference with its mes
sages by the public policy which lies at the
bottom of the fourth amendment to the fed
eral constitution, and of section IL, article
first, of the bill of rights of the State of Mis-
souri,. 1t also claims that the petitioner would
render himself liable to criminal and civil
prosecution under the laws OF this state
should he obey the subpoena, and refers to
Judge Cooley's article in the American
Law Register of February last, in regard to
this subject, and disclaims any object, purpose
or motive on the part of the petitioner in pre-
senting the petition other than to perform his
duty to his employer, his country and his
State.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
Fort Wayne Comes Up With An
Interesting Seduction Case,
And Also With Breach of Promise Suit.
Escape Of Prisoners From the Owen County
Jail.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
PauI Boyton-s Ducats-The Horrible Me-
raft Den-COntractinx Freight Agent
Death of James d. BrOwn-Change of
Oficers-GeneraI Items OF Interest.

Special to the Sentinel:
Huntsville, March 2i.-Floral park was
crowded this afternoon at Captain Paul Boy
toms entertainment, and the affair was big
financial success to the great swimmer.
The assignation den of DIR. Meratt and
his scarlet wife, into which school
girls have been gathered for several
years past, will be closed forever. The
wretches who have Kept the den will be gwen
the fullest penalty of the law.
W. M. Vaughn has been appointed contract
ing freight agent of the J., NJ. and railroad.
this point, to Ill the vacancy caused by Mr..
Bristol s death.
James Dunbar Brown, a native of Indiana,
and formerly proof reader on the New York
Herald and Cincinnati Gazette, died at the
City Hospital early this morning OF epilepsy.
Kinney, Baiy, Blouse Devin Dick
Murphy and Thomas Hogan, the workhouse
insurrectionists, who conspired to murder
the guard and escape, were to-day fined s2a
each, and held in 81 900 each for their good
behavior one year, which time they win serve
out in the workhouse.
Rumors are rife to day of impending
changes in the superlntendency of the work
house, City Hospital and almshouse, May or
Baxter's friends 10 go In
The two prisoners now in the county Jail
under sentence of death, one for rape and the
other for wife, murder, will have hearing for
a new trial Saturday.
Laura Simmons, young woman from
adison, Ind, died at the City Hospital here
to-day.
Theological college from.Danville,.Ky., to this
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
CORYDON.
Distressing Suicide of Leonard Keller,
a Prosperous Observation-Disclosures

Distressing Suicide OF Leonard Keller,
Prosperous Merchant-Incendiar-
ism.
Special to the Sentinel:
CoRYDoN, Ind, March A.-The suicide here,
on Saturday, of Leonard Keller, wealthy and
enterprising merchant, has caused a most
painful sensation. he had been indulging in
drink to excess for long time, and his family
being solicitous for his reformation, used every
argument to induce him to sign the pledge.
This he would not do, and became greatly irri-
tated over the fact that his family were ardent
temperance workers, and this made their do
mestic relations very unpleasant. On Saturday
Keller went to the iron bridge over Indian
creek, west of the city, and diyesting himself
of a portion OF his clothing, leaped into the
stream, which was at flood height, and was
quickly drowned. Keller left letter, direct
ing the payment of his debts and the educa-
tion of his children. he was a Mason, Odd
Fellow, knight of Honor and Workingman.
No doubt his too frequent potations unsettled
his mind.
An attempt was made by incendiaries last
nighr to burn Crawford's Hotel, in this town.
Coal oil and an old quilt were used to kindle,
but the blaze was discovered and quickly sup
pressed.
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The Brown Murder-The stewnrt.Bess
Shooting AEray-rrial of weaver, the
Detective.
Special to the Sentinel.
FRANKLIN, Ind, March 2i.-An Indianapolis
detective is in correspondence with the rela-
tives of Wash Brown, living in Franklin, who
was murdered in Morgan county a short time
given for the apprehension OF the murderers
he can produce the parties. The county of
Morgan offers $500, and the relatives of the
murdered man offer $500. making 81 800, for the
arrest and conviction of the guilty person
persons. 1t viii be recouected that several
persons were arrested on suspicion, among
them some OF the children of the deceased, but
were discharged for want of testimony to con-
vict.
The developments in the Stewart-B Bess shoot
ing affrsy of Saturday go to show that Bess
procured pistol to shoot Stewart, but became
too drunk to carry out his intention. Stewart,
it is SAID, was sober, but armed himself, hear
ing of the otner mans threat, and got the first
shot at Bess, but without injury, when friends
separated them. Stewart was fined this morn
ing in the mayors court. Bess Is in Jail for
lack of funds to pay his fine.
Weaver. the detective, had hearing to-day,
and was fined for committing an assault upon
an Gid lady named Lee, of Hensley township.
His attorneys have taken appeal TO the
circuit court.
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A Strange DiscOvery-A Needle Found
Embedded I'm the Flesh of n Child.
Special to the Sentinel:
SPENCER, Ind, March 2.-Henry Keene, a
well-to-do farmer, living in the southern SUBJ
urbs of this town, on Saturday afternoon took
his little son, aged IL months, into his arms,
for the purpose of getting him asleep, and
when going to lay him down his hand was
pricked with what he thought was loose pin
in the child's clothing. On looking for the
pin Mr.. Keene discovered a needle protruding
about I-32d of an inch, from the right side of
the child, near its hip. The needle was ex-
tracted, and from its color and general appear-
ance, as well from the complaints of the
child for the last two months 1t is supposed to
have been swallowed by the child, and worked
its way to the place where found.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
NEW ALBANY,

Hon. Augustus Bradley Declines 10 be q
Candidate for GOvernOr-Accident-
Japhet Finds n Father-Grand Larceny
Another Gubernatorfal Cand idafe.
Special to the Sentinel,
NEW ALBANY, Ind, March A.-Hons Angus
tus Bradley, of this place, declines to be n can
governor, and the Ledger-Standard so an
nouces on Mr.. Bradleys authority. There are
few truer or better Democrats in In
diana than Mr. Bradley, but being modest,
unpretentious, and unambitious gentleman,
he prefers to stand in the ranks worker
for the Democracy.
Herman Schmidt was thrown from his
wagon last night near this city, and his thigh
broken.
John Kepley and Minnie Meyers were mar
ried this morning, thus compromising a bas-
tardy case, and securing father for a diminu-
tive Japhet.
There was big baptising at Lashis, on In
dian creek, Greenville township, yesterday by
the Methodists. 1t is estimated q, 600 persons
were present.
Simpson Devol was tried before Justice Col
Inns to-day on grand larceny charge, and
was held to answer and jailed.
After a rise of about Is feet. the Ohio river is
again falling at this point.
w. A. Gilmore and John w. Hale, of this
city, We're robbed of $50 each a day or two ago
at Sedalia, Mo.
The Lsdger-Standard of to-day names Hon.
Jeptha d. New, of Jennings, for governor in
1889.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
our Canned E<lfbles Abroad.
baltimore SUM-

An account of Christmas dinner at the
United States consulate at Bangkok. Siam,
indicates how widely distributed are Ameri-
can preserved viands in distant lands, and to
which Baltimore 80 largely contributes by its
extensive packing establishments. An Amer
ican may go to the ends of the earth, and
yet subsist on the products of his own coun-
try. At the dinner in question, thousands
Of miles away, in addition to turkey and
chicken and corned beef. were American
mince and pumpkin pies, salmon, Holsters,
mackerel and CLAIMS, with California pota-
toes, Philadelphia tomatoes, Schenectady
asparagus California peaches, Baltimore
raspberries, New Jersey pears and Connecti-
cut blackberries. It may seem remarkable
to the average reader that all this American
fish, flesh and fruit should be procurable at
Bangkok, but he must remember that our
edibles OF almost every kind go IN cans to
every part of the world, the national enter
prise in delicacies prepared for the table fol-
lowing, If not preceding, the wandering
American wherever he may stray.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
FRANCE.

THE FIVE FER CENT. RENrEs-TRADE WITH
AMERICA.
PABIs, March 2i.-The vote in the chamber
of deputies, OF 30l noes and rs ayes, rejecting
the motion for Inquiring into the affair of the
commission of 5per cent. rentes, is regarded
as a considerable success for Leon Say, and it
is understood that President Grevy has ex-
pressed his satisfaction.
A deputstion from the free trade chambers
of commerce, pointing out to Minister Wad
dington that the economic attitude for America
was unchanged since 1873 and 1875, when ex-
1sting treaties of commerce were discussed or
confirmed. Waddington declared the Gov
ernment was favorable to the treaties of COM
merce and free trade, and would do its utmost
to solve economic questions in a liberal and
farsignted spirit.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

PIrTsBURs, March 2i.-Tpe striking coal
miners of the Upper Monongahela, In conven-
ton at Elizabeth, to-day decided to remain
out for their demand of three cents bushel,
ana a committee were appointed to wait upon
the miners along the Youghiogheny and at
Castle shannon, to induce them to join the
movement. Over l,OcO miners were present at
the meeting to-day. and although very order
10, seemed very determined. The actien taken
to-day will doubtless result in an almost uni
versal and prolonged strike of the miners in
this region.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
yINCENAEs.
The Abolition of Primaries-A Largely
Attended Funeral.


Special to the Sentinel:
yIScESNEs, March PAS telegIaphed to
the Sentinel last night, one Of the most graft
flying results of the primary election Saturday
was the vote aooiishing primaries a means
of nominating candidates. 1t seems almost
incredible that they could have existed as long
as they have, IN the face of continued opposi
tion-an opposition shared equally by both
parties and all good citizens. OF course, the
usual grumbhng Is heard on the streets to-
day, but the ticket is generally Endorsed as a
strong one.
The funeral, yesterday, Of the late John w.
Maddox was the largest IN point of attendance
seen in many day. The funeral discourse by
Rev. E. p. whallon, at the Presbyterian
church, of which Mr.. Maddox was a member
since Its organization, IS years ago, was brief,
but peculiarly appropriate. A special train
from Evansville brought the directors of that
road, who attended IN a body.
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Rates Restored-In Favor OF the De
fenhanfs.

ST. LOUIS, March 2s-Itappears now that the
Ohio and Missis sippi and Indianapolis and St.
Louis railroads have also restored the rates to
the East.
The State supreme court to-day decided that
the long pending case of Sol G. Kitchen against
the st. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Rail-
road company, to set aside the sale of that
road under deed of trust, in ls7l, to the present
company and Morris n. Jessup and Solon
Humphreys, of New York. The decision af-
firms the judgment of the circuit court in
favor of the defendants.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

Arrest ed for rSeducti0n-BFeach of Prom
ise Case-Robbed by TFamPs.

Arrest ed for SeductiOn-Breach of Prom.
ise Case-Robbed by Tramps.
Special to the Sentinel.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, March 2i.-This morning
Dayton Gunys, the SON of a prominent farmer
in Perry township, was arrested for alleged
seduct on and attempt to procure an abortion
the prosecuting witness being Cynthia A
Rinehold, q young woman living in the same
township. DIR. R. II. Woodward, of this city,
is now under bonds on a charge OF producing
the abortion.
The breach of promise case of Annie Young
VS.. Gilbert McMahon was called up to-day in
The circuit court. The trial Will probably last
several Gays. Rich developments are prom
ised.
Yesterday, while Henry Miller and HIS wife,
of Adams township, were in town attending
church. tramps entered their house, and stole
a gold watch and s63 in money.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
MARCO.
Arrest of a CONSTABLE.

Special to the Sentinel:
MARCO, Ind, March 2i.-To-day John Car
penter, constable at Lyons Station, brought
Thomas Burris here under arrest for selling
whisky. He gave bond and started to leave,
when he was commanded by the constable to
halt or he would kill him. Burris did not
stop, whereupon Carpenter fired, missing him.
The constable was promptly arrested for
shooting with intent to kill.
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Gone Under.

kELLEY's ISLAND, O., March 24.-The sieam-
er Golden Eagle, in trying to work her way
through the ice, got stuck and sprung a leak
about a mile from here, and Is sinking direct
ly In the steamboat passage between here and
Sandus1y, in about "a feet of water. The
passengers and baggage were safely landed
here, and the mail boat is after the crew.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

ST. LOUIS. March 24.-The criminal court this
afternoon issued a bench warrant for the ar
rest OF A. L. Wakefield, on the charge Of per-
jury. Wakefield Is the head of the so-called
gamblers ring here which has been undergo
ing investigation by the grand jury. No ar
rests were made up TO late this evening, and
1t is said Wakefield is out of the city.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

NASHVILLE, March 24.-The supreme lodge
of the Ancient order of United Workmen to-
day chose Boston, Mass, as the next place of
meeting.
The governor, having despaired of the set
tlement of the debt by the Legislature, con-
templates advising the calling of constitu-
tional convention
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
The BALDWIN Murder Case.

CINcINNATI, o., March 2i.-The only feature
developed in the Baldwin murder to-day was
in the testimony of Nettie Bennett, who stated
one of the inmates of her house had received
visits from one Harry Baldwin. but she was
positive he was not the murdered man, be-
cause her visitor about so years old.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

LOUISVILLE, March PA Paducah special
to the Courier-Journal says: Jersey Ewing,
coiored, was seized by II masked men and
shot to death last night, after which, a bag OF
sand being tied to his body, he was thrown
into the Ohio river. Ewing ravished l2-year
old white child named Fields, by whose BROTH
er he was captured, after receiving two gum
shot wounds. s tr u t1f
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

the principal specifications, as they failed te
indicate time or place. After a warm debate
the moderator granted the motion TO. strike
out the specifications. Talmage then de-
manded an investigation upon, these very
charges. The people wanted to know If they
were true. II they were not investigated he
would appeal TO the Kings county grand jury
He would waive all the technicalities and
show that he had done no wrong. 1t was
finally decided to try Talmage on all the speci-
f1cations
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been obtained in regard to the fugitive. This
is the second Jail delivery at this
place within the past five months,
and unless the county commits
sioners make an order at their next regular
session for the erection of a new Jail building,
prisoners will have to be confined in the jalls
of our sister counties.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
The H0wling Machine stopped
fCleveland Plain Dealer.1

The Republican newspapers are very sorry,
sorry that the Confederate House elected
Randall speaker. Had Blackburn been
They would have absolutely ignored the fact
that the postmaster is an ex rebel general,
that Mosby is consul to Hong Kong and that
Longstreet and other "Confeds" hold Office
under Hayes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
GREAT BRITAIN.

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE-MANY LIVES LOST.
LONDON, March 2i.-The Times reports that
there were shakes OF earthquake in northern
Persia during Monday and Sunday. Mineat
was much damaged and the adjacent villages
of Tark and Mannar totally destroyed. Out of
1,l00 Inhabitants only a few escaped death.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
NEW CASTLE.
severely Ipiured.

| Special to the Sentinel:
| NEW CASTLE, Ind, Mrch 24.--1his afternoon
| Charles Rawl severed his knee cap from his
| leg while chopping wood near here caused by
a log rolling on which he stood.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

PRovIDENcE, March 2i--The House of Rep
resentatives voted on the question OF woman
suffrage, 25 yeas to 81 noes, not the two-thirds
necessary for submitting the amendment Of
the constitution to the people
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
me New Combination.
IWashington Capilal.l

The West and South will be the combi-
nation that will break the back of the "stal-
wart'' solid North. As years roll by,
changes occur, aud no section can have
continuous run of luck a. the North has had.
especially when it has used its success to
such bad purposes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

Special to the Sentinel:
CoNSERsvILLE, Ind, March "a. = To-day,
while helping to lower a railroad bridge. be-
tween Milton and Cambridge City, Adam Def
ner. of Cedar Grove, Indiana, had his back
broken. Csher employees received slight in
juries.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26

PHILADELPHIA, March "a. - Washington
Butchers & Sons ham curing house on North
Front street, was damaged by fire to the ex-
tent of $4,000. Insured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-03-26
GERnAsY.

MORE PLAGUE
BERLIN, March ga fresh case of plague
has appeared at Wetlianka.
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NEW YORK, March N.-Rev. DIR. Tasmage sp-
peared for trial this evenin before the
Brooklyn Presbytery. The principal charges
were falsehood and deceit. He pleaded not
guilty. DIR. Spear. his counsel, moved to quash
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that has taken place in Texas for years. 1t
Is thought it will hurt the State very much.
The combination is still at Marshall. Por.
ter's remains were placed in Q casket and
viii be sent North. Barrymore's condition
is reported favorable. Currie has lived in
Texas number of years, and was formerly .
scout out West with Custer. He lived in
Kansas where he killed two men. He was
engaged by the Texas Pacific as q de-
tective in working up the cases of the Sam
Bass gang of train robbers. he was lately q
private detective on the road. He is large
powerfully built, regular rough and ready
of the frontier, and when in liquor quarrel
some and overbearing.
HorsToy, March 20.-The murder of B. G.
Porter. of the Warde & barrymore theatrical
troupe, by Detective Currie, occasions deep
regret here. Porter had made many friends
throughout the State. He was infinitely
superior to the cowardly Currie. the sneak
ing scoundrel who shot hlm down unarmed
in the lunch room of the depot, by the side
of the lady whose honor he defended.
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FRANKLIN.

The Brown Murder-The Stewnrt.Bess
Shooting AEray-Trial of Weaver, the
Detective.
Pioneer of Assumption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 185?-1895, 1879-11-15
FOR SALE AT THE DEPOT,
THE FERRY STORE
NapOleenyille.
GHAG. DUP4TY, Age,l.
TO LoUIsIANIANs.

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ssflpes oF reaoer oI tne 1nAhs - faSSsiana
O we greatest lnlportanoe W ronven-
aon OF her oeiegases Is .ns ae@ ado1tion to
sIa.ung ah Organic law s.;t,.t;oi, -. ri and
kshssee tne pressne ~ .Go.s.lsII d;eaIIv reform
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