The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-01-31
Chicago News.

The case of the alleged poisoning CT
Charles Adam WAS heard upon a. writ of
habaes corpus, and the alleged poisoners
discharged.
Mr.. j. +. Platt, ST., an old and highly
respected resident of this city, has been
confined to his house lately with partial
paralysis. Though well advadced in
years, it is to be hoped he will recover.
Mr. Henry c. Beanford, leading
society man, and worthy member OF the
Masonic Fraternity left home this week
for the Hot Springs, in Arkansas, to seek
better health, His countless friends wish
him success.
Mrs. John Jones of this city has recent
ly sustained. another severe loss in her
family. Her mother after a long illness
passed quietly away week before last.
Mrs. Richardson was about 80 years old,
and has been sufferer rom paralysis for
more than two years. In their affliction
the family have the sympathy of their
numerous friends.
Last Saturday night Fenton NJ Beattie,
a very prominent and respected citizen
was most foully murdered by Charles
Campbell, man Of dissolute habits, and
at the time of the murder in a frenzv
caused by drink. On Harrison street near
Clark, Mr.. Beattie was staggered against
by Campbell, when the latter lost his hat.
He cursed Mr.. 3eattie and ordered him to
pick it up. This Mr. Beattie refused to
volver and, began to flourish it. Mr.. Beat
Campbell's head and walked off. He had
~ Gxn OF hafN~e To
two shots, one o. which resulted fatally.
A white man walked unwittingly almost
into Campbells arms, when the revolver,
was placed in his face ready to kill him.
but he remarked pleasantly, "you
wouldn't shoot an old man would you,"
at which Campbell changed his mind,
turned and fled. He was soon afterwards
arrested brought before Mr.. Beattie, who
identified him and in a few moments
passed quietly away. Thus in less than
two hours consumatedwas one Of the most
dastardly crimes known in our citv
annals. Mr.. Beattie was buried with due
honors, Monday. The Odd-fellows es-
teemed him as a brother, tried and true,
and long procession of sad hearted breth
rem followed his remains to the depot,
whence he was sent to Zan esville, Ohio,
his family with him Campbell has been
indicted, arraigned, and speedy trial is
expected.
The ladies of the Derby Club gave a
leap year party last Friday night at the
residence of Mrs. A. Watts, 92 West
Washington street. The numerous gen.
tlemen assembled at the residence of Mr..
Solomon Taylor, and the ladies at Mrs.
SINNERS. Shortly after 8 o'clock, the
young ladies called by after the gents, and
changed the usual custom by soliciting
among the bashful bachelors their COM
pany. On the car the ladies frightened
the conductor nearly to death by paying
the fares At the house the scene was
very enlivening. Drevis' first class
orchestra furnished choice music, well
laden table satisfied the most critical
appetites, and all danced to their hearts
content. The gentlemen were Obliged to
wait to be asked by the ladies for their
hands in the dances, and though many of
the ladies felt backward at first, they were
soon happy in their new role. The party
was grand success i'll every respect, and
isa standing testimony TO the ability of
the Derby ladies in tho amusement line,
One fault must be spoken OF, because it
was very sad one, After the party was
over the young men counted upon being
seen safely home, but they were doomed
to disappointment. Not a single belle
would 60 home with the poar unprotected
bachelors. We expected of course to
have company home, that we would stand
on the inside of the gate the lady on the
other, and when half an hour was spent
in saying sweet words of love, to pout our
little lips, be kissed and go in doors to
sleep and dream, but We were mistaken
as the ladies declared this was no. in the
bargain. We had to 60 home with the
ladiesj just the same as usual. Next leap
year the bachelors must insist upon their
rights, There were present upon this
occasion the following gentlemen and
their wives, Messrs. Heauford, Hill, Lee,
Skinner. Hearfield, Ferguson, Grant,
Taylor, Watts, Chapman, Robinson. An
derson, Mott, Monroe and Wilson,