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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.
M1srooK HIS WIFE FOR A BURGLAR.

MIsTooK HIS WIFE FOR BURGLAR.
GALVESTON, Tex, May 7.-Jonn Keller, mis-
taking his wife for burglar, shot her dead.
NoveL SUICIDE.
The man who murdered the railway con-
tractor on an express train hanged himself
with the bandages of the wounds he received
in the struggle with his victim.
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
BUFFALO May 7.-Captain Andrew McKen-
zie, who ssed TO killing n sailor named
Thomas Russell, on barge Walton, on the 2Sth
of November, plead guilty to murder in the
second degree, and was sentenced TO Auburn
Prison for life.
AN UNHUMAN MOTHER BURNS HERSELF AND FIVE
CHILDREN TO DEATH.
NEW YORK May A Richmond CVaO
special says: martha Jones (colored) who
lived with her five children in the neighbor-
hood OF Chr stiansburg, securely barrlcaded
the doors and set fire to the house, aud herself
and children were burned to DEATH"
A NEGRO CONVICT KILLED WHILE ESCAPING
FROM PRISON.
COLUMBUS, May 7.--Three prisoners at
tempted to escape from the Penitentiary this
morning-two white and one black The
white men had sc aled the wall, but the negro
was on top when discovered by the guard,
who fired and the convict was instantly
killed. He was under life sentence. The other
two were recaptured.
FATAL DUEL.
CITY OF MEXICO, May "A fatal duel took
place on April ~ between Senior Ireneo Paz,
editor of the Patria. and member of Con-
gress, and Senor santiago Sierra, editor OF the
Lahibertad, and the Secretary of the Senate
The latter was killed on the spot. Senior Paz
and seconds were arrested, but those who are
members of Congress were released, they being
not liable to arrest during the session. The
others were imprisoned.
DANGEROUS FoRGER.
ST. LOUIS, May 1T appears that n man
cal ing himself General Il. A. Morton, arrested
here yesterday, was known to Mr.. Sergeant,
at whose instance he was apprehended, as
John ID. Kingman, a railroad man of means !;
further, that Morton or Kingman did not
forge the name of Ex-Governor Palmer, but
presented TO the Joplin Bank forged check
OF q bank in Alton, Ill, which he said was in
payment of loan he had made to Governor
Palmer, whom he had met in Texes, in TEN
porary financial strait. Besides the articles
mentioned last night, there was found in
Mortons or kiugman's valise blank drafts on
the Chemical National Bank of New York,
numbered from 27,32l TO q $50; blank drafts,
letters of credit and letter heads on the Plant
els' Bank. Owensboro. KY, and bank letter
heads of the Coal Mountain, State line and
New England Railway, B. A. Morton, New
Haven, Con n, President.
w. s. Johnson, "a Deputy United States
man who, in the fall of 1877, forged a draft for
$500 on Mr.. Roots, banker, OF Fort Smith,
Ark, " hich was cashed at sherman. Tex, but
he does not recolect by what name he was
known then. Chief-of-Police ODonnel, of
Chicago, telegraphed to Chief McDonough
here this morning that If case can not be
made against Morton here TO hold him, as he
is wanted IN Chicago. Morton will be taken
to Joplin tomorrow.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
GOvERNOR HENDRICKs.

a Political Chat With the Indiana States
man-shady on Democratic Probabilities
Grant the Coming Man-Blaine and the
People.
cleveland Leaderl
Ex-Governor Thomas A. Hendricks, of
Indiana, was at the Weddell House, yester-
day afternoon, being on his way to Oberlin,
where he was one OF the judges at the ora
torical contest last evening After dinner
he was waited upon by a large number of
the local faithful, who qu'zzsd him on all
imaginable subjects-except politics A
Leader man called upon the distinguished
gentleman during the afternoon, and was
received with courtesy, but all efforts TO
draw out an opinion on the political situa-
tion in the camp of the Democracy were un-
availing, as the following conversation will
show:
You are on your wsy TO Oberlin to attend
to-night's oratorical contest believer" said
the scribe to Mr.. Hendricks.
Yes, sir; that is my mission and 1 am
happy to know you understand the situa-
ton. 1t relieves me OF any apprehension of
a political interview"
But the Leader would like TO have few
words from you on the approaching National
contest"
II am sorry to disappoint you newspaper
men, but there is nothing political in this
trip"
will you not tell us who will receive
81 am no prophet or the son of prophet
but it looks 10 me as if the Convention
would-but won't go any further, as 1 am
not after notoriety. By the way, which is
the most bitter-the hatred of the Lssder for
the Democrats, or the Democrats for the
Leader?'
THAT Is hardly fair answer to my cues
ton. But, IL you wish 10 change the sub
| ject, who is the coming man in the Repub,
lican raDks?"
General Grant, with hardly doubt A
great many Republicans oppose his nomina.
ton, but they will turn In and work for him
after the Convention. The Democrats be-
lieve him to be an easy candidate TO beat,
but they are deceivipg themselves. I wish
could believe as they do, but 1 can't. IN
Illinois Blaine was ssid 10 have developed
great streOgth, but Grant is crowding him
aud ali other candidates from the field.
There is an attraction in the man. He
has the great States OF New York. Pennsyl-
vania and illinois already, and with the sup
port OF the South is certain Of the nominR-
tion."
How is the fightin IDdana?r
"Our State is divided between BlalEe and
Washburne, with scarcely thought of Sher-
man. Blaine seems to be the choice of the
people. Sherman's strength wherever it sp-
In Ohio. / understand, Blaine is wonder
fully popular. His triumphsl procession
through that State last fall has seldom been
equalled. In some''o of the cities he visited
as, for instance, Canton, the County seat of
Stark County-it is said he is the unani-
nous choice of the Republicans. 1t appears
to me that, after a complimentary ballot to
Sherman, Ohio will wheel into line for the
Plumed knight"
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Samuel j. Tilden i'm the Flower Market.
New York World Interview with q Flower
Merchant.
II understand you had d visit from Mr..
Tilden to-dayP'
''Yes, sir; be came down about noon and
bought some flowers"
Ibid his visit create any excitement
"Oh, no, sir. Last year when he came
there wasa good many got around him. but
to day they didn' n'tseem TO mind him much.''
"Whst sort of flowers did be purchase
Just common flowers, sir; roses and
pinks and geraniums aud fuchsiss and such
like. They're for the grounds around his
house at Gramercy Park. Last year ne had
a real pretty garden. He put in a fountain
and it wss fixed up nice. But it looks very
bad now. / don't see what he wants with
flowers this summer. He's got two great big
dogs there about that higa there Mr.. Conlon
indicated height nearly up TO his waistl
and they'll tear everything to pieces"
''Mr. Tilden likes flowers, them"
"Yes. He buys them every year Last
year he got $500 worth. He used 10 buy
them of me when he was nothing but 3 sort
of lawyer down in Wall street, before he
went into politics"
Excuse the question, but how many did
he buy tc-day2'
Twenty-seven dollars worth Here's the
check; you can see it for yourself" Mr..
Conlon here took from his vest pocket and
handed the repOrhr with very evident
pride. a check which read as follows:
No. 322. NEW YORK, MAY 6, 1850.
The Third National Bank pay TO John Con-
Ion or order twenty-seven = dollars.
s27 90. SAMUEL J. TILDES.
The signature was SUCCESSION OF zIgzags
rather irresolutely penned.
'Did Mr. Tilden wTlte this check, or did
you see him write It?" asked the reporter, as
he held it in his hand and scrutinized 1t
closely.
"No, sir; 1 did not. I don't think he
wrote it. But he handed it to me-"
why don't you think he wrote it?'
Because his hands shook So"
Ibid they, indeedr'
Terribly, sir-terribly."
(Which hand shook?"
both of them, sir, and that's why l didn't
think he signed it. When he was buying
the flowers noticed how bis hands shook all
the time But suppose he must be pretty
old man now, isn't he?'
Only about sixty-seveD, l believe"
as that all, sir? thought be was seventy
five. Well, he's always worked hard-and
he's an old bachelor, too and that's wearing,
you know, sir"
How did be appear at the house?'
Pretty well, sir, but little shaky. The
servants Say he is awful spry, and they can't
get ahead of him any; be Keeps q good
watch on them. / guess that's true. Mr..
Tilden looks like pretty old man. but he
seemseretty sharp yet"
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For Lieutenant Governor.
The Valparaiso Messenger presents tn


name Of James H Willard, of Lawrence
County, for Lieutenant Governor. IN the fol-
lowing strong language:
We notice that quite a number of gentlemen
have been mentioned as candidates for Lieu
tenant Governor upon the Democratic ticket.
All so far named are men of high standing,
not only in their party, but in private life, ana
each of them, we believe, possesses the full
confidence OF the people of their respective
communities in which they reside, and we
have no doubt that either of the gentlemen
named would, II elected, fill the position with
credit to themselves and honor to the people
of Indiana; at the same time we can not but
think that the nomination of one gentleman
who has been mentioned for the place would
add more strength to the ticket and lend more
vigor TO the comirg campaign than any other
man who is seeking the nom1 patton We refer
to Hon. James IL Willard. Mr.. Willard is a
man about thirty-two years of age, is native
OF Indiana and ason OF Governor A. p. Will
lard, one of the most brilliant men who ever
flied the executive chair of this State. Mr..
willard, although yet young man, has been
twice elected 70 the Legislature from Floyd
County. In that body he was enabled, by his
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
A Fearful Boiler ExplosiOn-Several Men
Killed.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May l0.-In Rome this
morning on starting an engine in tine Mer-
chant Iron Mill, one of the boilers burst, kill
ing Jason Z. Enarr. William Freeris, Reuben
Davis and Joseph BessOck, and it is supposed
fatally wounded Adam Brlsenderfer. also in
iuring Louis Bessock, Fred Bessock, Benjamin
others were slightly injured. The mill was
badly wrecked The exploding boiler was re-
leased from its foundation, and in Its Hight
crushed through one of the heavy iron Chin
neys, also one of the heavy brick chimneys,
and landed about 400 feet from the mill. Ow-
ing to the early hour, only part OF the em-
would have been fearful. About 250 men are
thrown out of employment.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
singular Freak of a Young Lady.

CLEVELAND, May 7.-Mr. and Mrs. William
Marshall, OF Parma, came to Cleveland on
"Wednesday, leaving their daughter Alice,
aged eighteen, at home. When the parents
returned they could find no trace OF Alice, al
though diitgent search was made on We'd
reported TO the Cleveland police. To day the
citizens of Parma turned out for more thor
ough search, which ended I'm finding the girl
In hole In the attic, whence she was rescued
alive, but unconscious, after tearing away a
portion of the wall. She has been in poor
health, and II is supposed she cIawled TO the
place where found in a fit of mental aberra-
ton.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
Judge Shipman Closes the United State:

NEW YORK, May 5.-The United States Mar
shai having notified Judge Shipman, who is
now holding United States District Court in
this District, that he hed no money with
which To pay Jurors and witnesses and officers
of the Court, His Honor discharged all jurors
except those engaged in the trial OF the kid
glove Teappraisement case, remarking that no
causes could be tried until Congress made the
requisite APPROXIMATION to carry on the Courts.
Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed al
this state of affairs.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
ADestructive CONFEDERATION.

DANvILLE, Va. May GA wooden building,
former y the Grange warehouse, recently rent.
ed by j. B. Pace, of Richmond, for storage of
leaI tobacco; burned TINS morning, anu slSo = a
WiDstesd of Greensboro, N. G, occupied by
Murphy & Co, groceries and liquor store house.
Samuel Croxton, sleeping in the warehouse
building, perished. John Does, fireman, at
tempting CToxton's rescue, was also burned TO
death. Pace lost 220, 600 pounds of leaf tobacco.
:. X. Hodnott Il Co. and j. =. Robertson * Co.
lost smoller lots, also the fixtures OF the ware
house Insurance, s2J.00O. The loss is not yet
known. It was the work OF an incendlary.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
IN THE OIL DISTRICT.
Many Thousand Barrels of Oil Burn

NEW YORK. May l0.-G. II. Lincoln, Presi-
dent OF the Petroleum Exchange. has the fol-
lowing kilograms from Bradford, Pa:
BRADFORD, Pa, May 10.
Nearly all of Rixford and both pipe line sta
ttons are burned. Three united and Two It'd -
in danger.
A later dispatch says: "One Hump Station
and 20C0J barrel tank and one $40, o barrel tank
(alI united) are now burning. Two tide-water
tanks are most sure to burn. Nothing else in
danger. For wells and eighty buildings are
estimated to have burned.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
A Great Sermon by Bishop simpson.

CINCINNATI. O., May 9-Delegates to the
General Conference again occupied nearly all
the pHlpits il the city and suburbs today.
Bishop Simpson, at p. M, preached In Music
were turned away, unable to get in. His
theme was the growth and ultimate triumph
of Christianity. He showed the decline In all
other systems, and their inadequacy to the
wants of man. He so carried the sympathy of
his hearers that amens were mingled with
spontaneous applause. The entire congrega-
ton Joined in the singing, which was led by
two cornets, and accompanied by the great
organ. The effect was grand.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
The Ring Leader of a Mob Murdered.

WICHITA, Kas., May lO-The ring leader OF a
mob of track layers, that was attempting TO
release one of their number from the Augusta
all, where he had been placed in default of a
fine which hsd been imposed for an IN
decent exposure OF his person. was shot dead
by Uity Marshal Richardson, Saturday even
ing. Augusta is a town in Butler County, the
present terminus of the st. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad. The Marshal is under
arrest, and the track Isyers when last heard
from were swearing vengeance on the town.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
The Crops of Pennsylvania and Ohio.

PITTsBURG, May 9.-The Commercial Gazette
will publish Tomorrow report of the eondi-
tion of tue crops iu Western Pennsylvania
and Eastern Ohio. The fruit crop has not been
Injured by frost, and abundant yield is
confidently expected. Cereals in many in
stances promise a larger yield than has been
known for several years.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12

ISt. Louis POst-Dispatch.l
Colonel Fred Grant having publicly de-
clared In favor OF his pa for third term. the
last obstacle has been removed, and, as Lord
Nelson said at the Nile when told that Par
Flanagan was on board the ship "Now les
the battle proceed"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
George K. Roberts Elected President of the
Transatlantic Railroad.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 5.-The Directors
of the Pennsylvania Railway Company to-
day elected George r. Roberts, a member oi
the Board and President of the Company, 10
take effect on the lst of June. A Committee
was appointed TO prepare for the next meet
ing a revised organization for the manage
ment OF the Company.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
Five Children Burned to Death.

CHATHAM, Ont, May 5.-Last night the
Township OF Euphemia, was destroyed by
fire. Four OF Cages children ana a-daughter
of a neighbor named Wade perlshed IN the
flames.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
A Fearfully Destructive Fire at Allegheny

PITTsBURG May 9.-One of the most disas-
trous fires occurring in this vicinity for years,
stable of Keifer steifeI & Co.'s tannery, on
Spring Garden avenue, Allegheny City. The
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
Further Testimony i'm the Whitaker Case.

Further Testimony I'm the Whitaker Case.
WEST PoINr, May 4.--The Whitaker exam
ination was resumed this morning. Ames,
yestigation as follows. ~ That the most in
innate relations exists between the writing Of
the note of warning and one OF the other
writings that is designated No. %, and
ITS duplicate, and that they are the writing
OF the same person. ~ The writing OF the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-05-12
Nearly Five Thousand Emigrants at Castle
Garden.

NEW YORK, May l0.-Four thousand six
hundred and fifty-seven Immigrants are In
Castle Garden to-day, 3, ,Ia9 OF whom arrived
this morning in three steamships.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-20

A comparison of fine photographs, ex-
hibited by Mr.. Gaylord, with photographs
made some years ago. show that this art
arrived to a state of perfection, when
handled by skillful artists who possess
fine accessories. OF Mr, Gaylord s
fine accessories there is one which at
tracts especial attention, a combination
out door stairway. stand, &C.. capable OF
seven changes. Mr.. Gaylord is the only
artist in the west. outside of Chicago and
St. Louis. who possesses this expensive
accessory and mapy others, making his
gallery by far the most complete. as his
work is the finest, in this section OF the
country. Mr.. Gayford's establishment
will evidently contribute a large share of
the christmas gifts that are soon to be
distributed as he is daily making photo
graphs intended for this purpose; there
fore, all who intend to s,t for photographs
should make an early engagement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-20
Is Christianity on the pecIius7

The Rev. MIR. Parkhurst. the past or of
the Madison Square Presbyterian CHI urch,
rather surprised his wealthy and comfort -
able congregation last Sunday by declar-
ing in the course Of his sermon that the
admission OF Dew members to the whole
body OF Presbyterian churches in this
country during the last twelve month 8
amounted on the average to only one
person to each church. Judging from
statistics in his possession, he was of the
opinion that the membership OF the
denomination had declined rather than
increased within the year
This prominent clergyman said he cou Id
not speak with as much certainty concern.
Ing denominations like the Methodist, Bap-
tist, and Dutch Reformed, though he
believed the facts on the point in question
were about the same with them as with
the Presbyterians. He knew such to be
the case with the Congregational churches
OF New England. and he gave details in
regard to the churches OF that class in
Hartford snd New Haven, where Congra-
gationalism il largely in the ascendant
and is commonly supposed to be in q
highly Hourishing state. He showed that
in both those cities, where rise the glitter
ing spires of many costly temples dedicat-
ed 10 the creed of Brewster and Daven-
port. the admissions of new members to
the churches of that faith within the year
hardly gave an average of one person to
each congregation, while on account of
deaths and removals the net total of mem.
bers had diminished.
A couple of weeks since a Protestant
clergymeu tor Belgium occupied the
pulpit of the Rev, DR., Crosby. He had
crossed the ocean to attend the PAN
Presbyterian Council at Philadelphia. His
address was upon the condition of Protes-
tantism in Europe generally, aud more
particularly in Belgium. He seemed to
be well informed upon the subject, and
was evidently at learned. thoughtful. and
candid man, He gave it as his opinion
that Christianity on the Continent. whether
Catholic or Protestant, was honecombe
all the way through with rationalism and
other forms of skepticism. He said that
as general rule it Is only the uneducated
classes that hold fast to those leading
facts in Christianity which are accepted
as truths by Catholic and Protestants
alike, and that the more learned and cult.
waited portion of the people seem to be
gradully swinging loose from the old
doctrines. He made the significant
statement thnt though In his judgement
IT was evident that the liberal party in
European politics ia breaking away from
the ancient Church, its leaders and its
rank and file do rot stop ataProtestsntism
but go clear over to disbelief in any from
OF Christianity
These utterances of prominent orthodox
divines as TO the present condition and
apparent tendencies of Christianity 10 this
country and on the Continent of Europe
are worthy of the grave consideration of
the clergy of all denominations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-20
Coming Surs.

Mr.. D. s. Thomas, press agent for
Haverly's United Mastodon Miustrels says
that bis company viii be here on Wednes
day evening Dec. lst. Haverly's Masto-
don Ministries comprises siKty people, all
prominent in the profession. Comedians,
musicians. and minstrel talent of alls des-
criptions who were skepticai of Mr.. Hav
arly's first venture. now enlist freely under
his standard. &nd both 10 numbers and
merit, the now company far eclipse the
old. The most popular and prominent
features of mInstrelsy are retained, but in
the main. Mr.. Haverly's motto. every
thing snew" is carried out. Even the
scenery is new and to Do taken along.
The unusual amount of instrum entail and
vocal talent this season gives Mr.. Haver-
ly the opportunity to encourage the
musical element. and the entertainment
will partake of "a s6Eai.operatic character,
as amusing and interesting as it is eievst
ing In its tone. The first part of forty
people, open with TRANSFORMATION scene.
Elegantly painted drops rise in succession,
revealing row upon row Of MINISTRIES, rich
carpeting and tapestry decorations ct side
and rear. The scene presented is strictly
oriental, and when fully set the stage rep
gorgeous Turkish interior. The
work is by the pencil of Mr., d. A. Strong,
long identified with Mr.. Haverly. and
whose fame as a scenic painter is not con-
fined to America alone. MIR. Haverly
counts apon this as his fsverite enterprise
for the ensuing season. and hs is making
his grandest effort to place negro minstrel
sy high up ia the scale of fashionable a.
The organizing and arrang-
ing details requires executive ability Of
no mean order. This is found in Mr.. }
Ell. Mack, whose long connection with Mr..
Haverly's affairs makes him emineutly Ct
ted to carry out his ideas.