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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-06-25
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.

Railroad Matters-The Socialistic- Commune
Scheme for Strike-Drowneo
Special to the Sentinel:
LOUISVILLE, June 23.-The project for Toe
sale of the city's stock in the Louisville ano
Nashville railroad will undoubtedly be de-
feated by the people. A double track is to be
laid on L. and N. road between this city and
Elizabethtown. rc
1t is the Socialistic- Commune element in this
city that is trying to work up strike
in July. The masses of the mechanics
and laboring men of Louisville are utterly op.
posed to any strike, ana the Unions of the sew
eraI trades, those of the railroad men included
will have nothing to do with this Radical
commune movement, the designs OF which are
to make capital for the rapidly-sinking cause
of Radicaiism.
Benjamin Weller, son of the editor and
printer Of the Louisville Argus, was drowned
in the river here last night while bathing.
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sHELBYyILLE.

Commercial Traveller Arrested on a Serious
Charge-Convictedo Horse Theft.
Special to the Sentinel:
SHELBYvILLE, Ind, June 2S.-Sherif McCor-
kle received a dispatch to-day from Grant
county, directing him to arrest Mr. Henry
Eschmeyer, a weli-known citizen of place.
The sheriff of Grant county arrived here this
evening, and will return with his prisoner to-
night. 1t seems that Mr.. Eschmeyer has been
travelling recently for Messrs. e. Kahn &
Co., q whisky house of Cincinnati
While in Marion, he drew, and
had cashed q draft for $50
en- the house, and out of this the trouble has
grown. The frm say they owe him nothing,
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An Unca1Ied for Fright.

DENVER, COL, June pa few days since ex-
citing rumors OF cattle disease on the Divide,
80 miles south of Denver, were current. In
vestigation has proved there was needless
alarm, no new cases being reported for 10 days.
Timely precautions have been taken, and the
president of the Colorado Cattle Growers
association states that the infection is con-
fined to few small herds and had not ex-
tended to the plains. The rounds are nearly
through, and cattle are reported in good con-
dition generally, with less losses than former
ly, aud with a greater increase in calves than
in average years.
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two were conversing in an animated tone
when he reached the church. Balch feeling
convinced that he would remain until
the services were over, hurried himself to the
police headquarters. Then telegram was
sent for a squad of policeman to repair to the
church. Balch, before their arrival, however,
sought Detective Wood, and that officer placed
his hand on the murderer's shoulder as he came
from the church, and informed h1m he must
accompany him to the police station. The
squad of policemen followed a short way
in the rear. The authorities here
have been actively on the search among
pawnbroker shops and other places for any
thing that would furnish the slightest
clue to the great crime. Balch
seemed to have an intention
when he saw the man that he was the muir
derer, and walked past him two or thren
times in order to satisfy himself that he was on
a good trail. The negro was then clad
in different clothes from that described
by the pawnbroked. to whom he pledged the
cameo set of Jewely. Cox was making sytem-
attic efforts to flee the country, and, but for the
absolutely accidental discovery of
him IN the street. would have had
fair chance of carrying out his
design. There is nothing to indicate that he
any accomplice or confidant in
his crime, but he done the en-
tire outrage himself. When Mrs. Hull
made motion, as if to rise from her bed, he
threw his weight upon her, and forced
her down. He is clear and
connected in the statement he has made
Balch is of the staff of the Boston Herald, and
was the cause OF the arrest of E. d. Winslow,
who, it will be remembered, absconded TO Eu-
rope some time ago.
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Anjustifable and indefensible. 1t was, how
ever, agreed on all hands that no money
should be appropriated for the payment OF
deputy marshals of elections.
At the close of the discussion, Mr.. Vests
resolution in favor of the adjournment of
Congress without passing another appropria-
ton bill, was rejected by an overwhelming
majority, having received only three or four
votes.
A resolution was then adopted by vote of
20 against directing caucus advisory COM
mfttee, in conjunction with an advisory COM
mittee of the House caucus, to prepare bill
for passage through Congress before adjourn
ment, in such terms as will obviate the objec-
tions of the president and secure its enactment
into law. The foregoing is not given as the
exact language of the resolution, but embodles
its purport and meaning. No specific instruc-
tion were wen to the committee. but it is in
ferred that the clause of the second section,
upon which the president based his veto, will
be entirely stricken out, and it is probable also
that the items of appropriation contained in
the first section will be made still more specific
in details. The two advisory committees will
hold joint meeting tomorrow.
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Confirmed bv the senate.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The Senate to-day
confirmed the following nominations: Oscar
Hatfield, of New YORK, consul of the United
States at Batavia; William ]. Galbraith, asso
ciate justice of the supreme court of the Terri
tory OF Montana; Josiah Dent, Of tie District
of Columbia, commissioner of the District of
Columbia.
Postmasters-Charles l.. Kerr, Shelby, o.;
Daniel c. HILL Urbana, o.; C. r. Wilkinson
Vinton, Ia; Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Cook, Arkadel-
phia, Ark, and large number of army ap-
pointments.
The nomination of D. T. Corbin, OF South
Carolina, as chief justice for the supreme court
of Utah Territory, was reported from the judi
ciary committee adversely, and placed upon
the calendar for consideration by the Senate
hereafter.
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Two Young Ladies Burned to Death.

ATLANTA, Ca, June 23.-The dwelling house
of ]. w. Reynolds, near Jonesboro, was de-
stroyed by fire last night. In 1t were burned
his daughter and sister-in -law-young girls of
IL and l6 years. The fire originated in their
room, which was locked on the inside. They
we're so blinded or bewildered that they could
not open the door, although Reynolds, who
had been awakened by the roaring flames,
called to them, and tried to break the door
open. He then went to save his wife, and
barely succeeded In getting her out. He was
very badly burned, and 1t is feared fatally.
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wILLIAMsTowN, ILLINOIS.

Charged With Committing am Abortion.
Special to the Sentinel:
WILLLAMsrowN, ILL.,, June 23.-This morning
DR.. w. s. Pembroke, who lately came to this
place, was arrested, charged with the crime of
having produced an abortion upon the daugh-
ter of Lewis Merrell, a cabinet maker of this
city and member OF the Common Council He
was admitted to bail in the sum of 900.
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UNABLE 10 AGREE

BELGRADE, June 2S.-The Russian and Ser
Wan commissioners having been unable to ar
range a boundary in the neighborhood OF
Koula, the Russian captain, with 300 men,
drove the Servians back to the boundary ex-
isting previous to the war, threatening to
shoot any one coming within q league Of 1t.
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GERMANY.

WILL GO INTO MOURNING.
BERLIN. June 2a-It is officially announced
that the German court win go into mourning
one week for the late prince imperial.
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priation Bill.
WASHINGTON June 23.-The Democratic
members of the Senate assembled in caucus
directly after the adjournment of the Senate
this afternoon, and remained consultation
about three hours. The purpose of the confer
ence was to decide upon a line of policy con-
corning to days veto of the judicial expenses
appropriation bill and collateral question of
adjournment. Mr.. Vest was the first speaker.
He took the ground that the issue presented
by the last veto message could properly be met
by the Democratic majority In only one way,
namely, by project of adjournment of both
Houses. The dominant party had done their
best to provide for the needs of the public
service, and had offered the president all the
necessary appropriations for the judicial ex-
penses upon fair terms, and were under no
obligation to do anything more.
Mr.. Wallace subsequently delivered an ear
nest speech, taking the same view as Mr.. Vest,
and supporting the resolution offered by the
latter in favor Of the immediate termination
of the present session, without making any
further attempt to provide for court expenses
before the regular session next winter.
Messrs. Mcdonald, Bayard, Thurman and
Hill opposed this proposition with great en-
phasis, and in the course of their speeches, all
of which were of considerable length, insisted
that such a course would be alike unwise and
unWarranted. They agreed with the speakers
on the other side, and the presidents veto Of
the bill was based upon a strained objection,
the existing law, which prohibits contracts in
advance of appropriations, being in substance
q prohibition against incurring La
bilities for purposes not provided
for by bill, but they pointed out that for this
very reason the Democrats should not stren-
uously adhere to a clause which the president
declared obnoxious to his convictions of duty,
while they themselves did not consider 1t ma
terIal. They also argued that 1t would be
highly unwise to throw away the substantial
benefits which would fnure to the country
from the final enactment of those sections of
the bill which provide for an important
amendment of the jury laws, and for the total
| abolition of the jurors test oath. To these
sections the president had made no objection,
! although the Republicans of both Houses
had solidly opposed them. And
/ it was also to be borne in
mind, said these senators, that the president
while vetoing the present bill on account only
| OF one of its provisions, had at the same time
taken position at variance with the argu
ment of an influential portion OF his owl
party. by approving the army bill.
| Messrs. Butler, Maxey, Morgan, Pendleton
Eaton, Beck and Hampton all made brief re
marks in opposition to the idea of adjourninf
without further efforts to pro
vide the necessary appropriations
Several Of the speakers, including
Senators Bayard, Thurman, Hill, Butler ant
Hampton took the ground in the broades
possible language, that the adjournment o
Congress without providing for the support o.
every branch Of the service, would be utterl,
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Another Continuance Granted Currie, Whs
Killed Porter. the Actor.

Killed Porter, the Actor.
GALVESTON, June 23.-The News specia
from Marshall says: In the case of the State
VS.. James Currie, indicted for the murder of
the actor, B. c. Porter, the State announced
itself ready for trial, with most of its witnesses
present, including Barrymore. The defense
presented affidavits of five witnesses,by whom
they expected to prove that Currie was pro-
voked to the assault in self-defense. These
witnesses were absent, and they asked to have
the continued. In reply to the
motion for continuance the State filed
q full answer, with the affidavits of six wit
nesses, including the restaurant keeper where
the killing occurred, that at the time Of the
murder the only persons present were Barry
more, Porter, Miss Cummins, Currie and the
proprietor. A motion TO strike out the coun-
ter r-affidav1ts of the State was sustained and a
continuance granted. The court room was
crowded. Cheat interest is manifested.
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The Feeling in Congress Over the Veto |
The Democrats Trying to Map Out a
Course of Action-What the Republicans |
Say.
WASHINGTON, June 23-A canvass of the
House Of Representatives to-day, at once
after the reading of the presidents message
vetoing the bill making appropriations for the
judicial expenses of the Government, devel- |
oped that there were three distinct PROPOSE
tions entertained by the majority as the most
practicable to be pursued. The one having
apparently the largest number of supporters
contemplated a resolution fixing the time for
adjournment sine die, and that another bill,
identical in its provisions with the vetoed
measure, be passed and sent to the president,
and if he should again return 1t
without his approval, to adjourn
to permit the bill to fail. A second PROPOSE
tion was to pass q joint resolution extending
until next January the appropriations on the
basis of the present act providing for the judi
cial expenses, with a proviso that no portion
of the money thus appropriated shall be used
for the payment of deputy marshals or super
visors of elections and in the event of the
non-approval of the president, to adjourn sine
die; and If he should issue proclamation re-
convening Congress. to repeal this action.
The third proposition favored adjournment
without further attempt to meet the views.o
the executive. This line of action was no
favorably entertained but by few. The
Democratic party of the House, however, ap-
pear to stand as . unit against supporting any
bill which will permit the continuance of
deputy marshals and supervisors of elections.
A cabinet officer to-day, In discussing the
situation with member of the House, said If
the majority should again pass a bill similar
to the one just vetoed, the president would
return it without his signature, and IL Congress
should adjourn he would call them together
again the next day, but if they should a third
| time send him the bill and adjourn, he would
not reconvene them, and thus throw sthe
sponsibility of closing the courts on the Demo-
cratic party.
A conference of the leading Republicans was
held during the session of the House to-day
| for the purpose of discussing with view to
harmonizing the action of the minority in
case a resolution providing for adjournment
sine die should be introduced before the judi
cial appropriation bill is finally disposed of
The conference was very BRIEF and it was
decided that the Republican members should
oppose any such resolution by voting against
| it, and that they should pursue the same
course if an attempt to extend appropriations
| for judicial expenses should be made, but in
neither case resort to parliamentary tactics to
defeat the plans of the major
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The Hull Inquest.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-There was a large
crowd of people at the Hull inquest to-day.
DIR. Hull looked as usual, care-worn and
feeble. Mrs. Maria Warning, who lives op-
posite DIR. Hull's house, testified that about
quarter past on the morning of the murder
she was looking out OF her window, when she
saw the window in tie upper story OF DR..
Hull's house thrown OBJ and a man put his
head out and looked us ID down n the st street. a-
not DIR. Hull.
Mr. George D. Hyde, "a re Edent of DIR. HulI's,
testified that on the night the 10th instant
he returned home, and Ssaf Mr.. Chittenden
and Mrs. Hull playing yards. The witness
went direct to bed. The next morning soon
after 6 he heard fearful screams, threw open
his window and looked out, then opened the
door and saw Coleman and Nancy the cook /;
the latter was screaming out Mrs. Hull is
dead; went down stairs and met DIR. Hull shak-
ing his hands and exclaiming she's murdered
went into the room and witnessed the most
CHASTITY sight he ever saw.
Various witnesses, who boarded at Mrs.
Hulrs, testified that none of them used candles
| in their rooms. Charles w. Low, of Ridge
wood gave testimony which proved conclu-
sively that the negro, Brlstow Francis, hus-
| band of the colored cook, was not in New
| York at the time of the murder. The testl-
| mony of Bristow Francis himself, showed he
| was IN New Jersey at the time of the inquest.
| Coroner Wooltman addressed the jury, and
| said Gentlemen, there are several persons
| who have to be summoned as witnesses in the
| case whom the officers have not yet been able
| to subpoena. AS 1t is important that we
should have them here, 1 will have to adjourn
| this case without date, for do not know how
| soon we may be able to reach these people.
No stone will be left unturned to sift this case,
which is surrounded with so much mystery, 10
| the bottom. Full and thorough examination
will be had by the authorities, and will no.
tlfy you when will be ready to go on with
the case, and when desire your attendance
| The inquest was then adjourned without day
New-York tribune., 1879-05-19
RACING ON THE CH4RLES RITER.

SPRING MEETING OF THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY
BOAT CLUBs-THREE ENJOYABLE RACES
Boston, May 1S.-0ne of the finest and most
exciting series OF boat rOwed on the Charles
River occurred yesterday, it being the occasion of the
Spring races of the Harvard University
The first event the Senior scullers' race. The
course miles with turn along Charles River em-
bankment, the start aud finish being in front of the
Union Boat Cmb house.
The entries for this W. n Goddard, Of $40
and f. Peabody, jr., of the Law School. At the
word The two men caught the water simultaneously
Goddard stroke of 35, and Peabody at 81 At the
stake Goddard had lead of five lengths, which he
maintained all the home stretch, finally increasing
it another length by spurt just before reaching the
finish. Time, 14m 3i@s. The prize was the champion
slip of the University and a silver cup.
The next race FOR Junior scuers The prize was
silver The entries were \. i. Hall, NJ. Giney
and r. y. Ellis all Of the class Of 1850. Hall proved
himself much the superior Of his competitors that he
Left them long distance behind after the first 100
yards. His time TO The finish was IN los.
The tnrd and final Tor class eights the dis
tance, two miles straight The start made
the railroad bridge and the finish at the boathouse.
The prizes were "a pair OF silk flags, and a
silver cup to every member Of the winning
crew. Each class was represented by crew, and
the Law School also had a representation Peabody
sIOke of his CrOcker of last years Varsity,
fhe Seniors and Brandegree Of last years Freshmen
|
Thero the usual delay in efecting start, due TO
the inability OF the five boats TO attain satisfactory
alignment, This finally accom- plshed, ana the
referees tug gave he signal tO go lhe I'VE b0as splang
forward. The Light Blues-the Law School men-were
under the wall, dong cean powerful stroke OF
hlT1y-nlue the minute. The the out
side at pace OF tnlTty-seyen; the Sophomores were
next inside, at about the stroke, the
Juniors doing scarcely thiriy-tliree, and the
Freshmen dropping behind. The last mile of tins
the exhibition OF rowing and the hottest
rOWod known on the river Between the
Seniors and Sophomores IL stem aud sten with the
/ la,v half afgth bpp and
struggling for the fore As the last half mile was
preached the Seniors stem half length III front Of
their competitors. ana good length nearer home
than the smell 20 the wall In this order the lead
ing boats continued To the bOathouse The Juniors and
FreshInen toIng not very far behind. The three
leading crossed the iine AT the quickest stroke T
race, follows Seniors, $40; SOphOmoTes 3:ll
LAW SoANol. s:l9 JnnIJIs. 9:2S; ETeshmsn. Q3l..
New-York tribune., 1879-05-19
OBITUARY.
ASA PACKER.

PHILADELPHIA, Nav 1s.-Judge Asa Packer died
here last night at 10 O'clock, i'll the seventy-thrd
year of his age His funeral viii take pace al
Maucl Chunk on Tuesday afternoon
The Hon. Asa Packer, president of the aLehigh
Valley Railroad Company, was, born at 'GrotOn,
Conn. December 90; j sO5., Ithas been said of him
thAt he never had IA years schooling in his life.
III 1922, too poor for any other method of travel,
and with hisknapsackj on his back he walked to
Springfield, Susquehanna County, Penn. where
he had an uncle, carpenter by trade, to'whom he
apprenticed himself. Ho subsequently tried work.
ing at the bhsi ess in this clty, bat soon returned
TO Srsauchanna County, After some experience
in farming, he nbuilt boat and phed as her
captain oB the Lehigh Canal. Gradually he acquired
an interest in other boats and after giving mp eanaf
driving he was eaablei to open store. He was also
a contractor for bpIlding locks ION the upper
Lehigh. Removing TO Mnueh Chunk, he became
largely engaged in the shipment OF coal
He bought coal lands whenever opportunity
offered and engagad on his own account in the
business of working them. Ia 1852, relying
aInostentlrely upon his resources he projected
and built the L6high Valley Railroad and also the
railroad from Maueh Chunk to Erie lie met
with seNous peouniary embarrassments Ill COM
petug these great enterprises but tided them over
ana ultimately became very wealthy. lie sefNeu
as Judge of n County Court, and also in the State
Legislature. He mariedearly in life Miss Sarah M
Blalselee, the daughter ofa Pennsylvania farmer.
Judge Paokerwas chosen Representative for
Pennsylvania to the XXXIHd Congress as a Demo
crat subsequently,, as a Nebraska Democrat, he
was elected to the XXXIYth Congress- serving
until March 3. 3.1857r In 1S6S, he was a delegate
"a, the National Democratic Convention held III
New-Y0rk. 1nthst convention he received the 2G
votes of Pennsylvania for the Presidential nomna-
tion until the fifteenth ballot was reached when
after consultation, the delegation cast is yOJe for
General Hancock. During the balOtng before the
delegation changed It's vote, Judge Packer twice
received vote from North Carolina,
once. one vote from California, at one
time q half vote fmm North. Carolina
and at another time a half vote, from In
diana. He received his highest vote, 27l2, on
the tenth ballot. In 1869 Judge Packer was The
Democratic candidate for Governor of Pennsyl-
vaDia but lacked 1900 of an election. After that
campaign he took no active part in politics. In
1875 he was appointed Commissioner TO the Cen
tenuial Exhibition.
Judge Packer was the founder and benefactor of
the Lehlgh University at South Bethlehem, Penn.
which was chartered IN 1866 under Protestant
Episcopal control. For the establishment of this
institutions tuition in which made entirely free.
Judge Packer gave $500,000 and suitable grounds.
Lehigh University was originally designed to give
purely scientific education. and the school of gem
cral NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO the ordinary college
was subsequently added.