The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-05-30


half past 3 o'clock near the corner OF
Georgia and East streets. The par
ticipants are Christopher Mucho and
John Zapf The causes which led to the
fearful tragedy from what could be learned
from relatives are about as follows: About
two years ago zspf borrowed OF Mucho, with
whom be was then OF friendly terms the
sum of 500. This money was borrowed with
the understanding that Zapf would return it
es soon as legacy of 5000 arrived from Ger
many, which he claimed he was expecting
every day. The legacy, however, did not ar
rive, AID Mucho became alarmed. He made
constant demands on Zapf for the money,
but the latter put him off and said
he was financially embarrassed, and could
not refund the amount until he re-
ceiYed the expected 5000. Mucho left
angry and hurt over this and friendly
relations between the two men ceased.
About two weeks ago, however, the long-ex-
pected legacy arrived. Mueho then discov-
cred that the money was intended for Al
bert one of Zapf's sons, and not for the old
gentleman, as he had stated. He however,
demanded that Zapf pay the debt out of
this sum. which the latter refused, saying
lac could not do it. Nucho, however, con-
tinued to dun Zapf for the money,
and finally the latter become enraged.
On one occasion ne told several of his friends
that he was tired OF living and thought he
would purchase a revolver and kill himself
He said, however, if he did he thought he
would take some one with him" 1t is also
alleged that few days ago the two men met
in an East Washington street saloon and
hot dispute eDsued. They were separated
and serious trouble then and there prevented.
Zspf became nervous and uneasy. He neg
lected business and spent great deal of his
time in walking up and down the
friends and relatives commented frequently
on his had looks, and noticed by his sunken
cheeks and pale face that he was brooding
over some unknown trouble, which was bay-
ing terrible effect upon his whole system.
He seemed to wish to avoid people If posi-
bic, and occasionally remarked that he was
tired of life"
on the corner Of East and Washington, arose
from bed, after which he said be thought he
would tekea walk He was then observed by
number of people on Washington and ad-
joining streets, pacing restlessly up and down
with the appearance of q man who was wait
ing for some one who had agreed 20 meet
him. The individual whom he seemingly
expected. however. did not arrive, and after
a time Zapf disappeared and wss seen no
more until early in the afternoon, when he
repeated ms strange conduct OF the morning.
He remarked to friend who met him and
inquired after his health and who added that
he (Zapf) was looking rather poorly, that he
had been having great deal of
trouble lately, and did not know but what
ne might do something desperate to-day"
The man to whom he spoke, however, paid
but little attention to the remark and,
thinking that Zapf wss temporarily deranged,
walked off about mis- business About half
past ., as stated above, Muoho walked out of
the house of his deugbter-in-laW, Mrs. Philip
Zapf, SAYING that he thought little fresh
cir might do him good as be had not felt
well during the day. He had gone south on
Fest street from Washington but few steps
when Zspf emerged from an alley, and both
men were observed 10 walk Of together.
laughing and talking IN an apparent
good hunor. They were on the
west side of East street and were within a
few feet Of Georgia street when John o'Niel.
a young man who was standing at the gate of
his residence three or four yards of, heard
two pistol shots, which II appeared TO HIM
were hred almost simultaneously. He looked
around and saw one OF the two old men who
had Just passed him lying on the ground
mOtiOnless, while the othsr was staggering
across the sidewalk like a drunken man,
crying out in pitifUl voice. my God,
have been shot" The young man, thinking
the shooting might not yet be all over, took
himself 70 place Of safety behind the
house. John CraTens, the swltchmSn for
the Union Company at the East street cross
ing who was standing on the tracks IN con-
versation with several friends and who saw
both shots fired ran over to the SPOT and
grasped the arm Of the man, VINO was yet
alive and who proved TO be MucbO. He
asked the wounded man If he Wss able 10
walE, ana received an answer IN the aiilrma-
tive. By easy progress MuehO was conveyed
70 the cigar store of his son, i. W. HuchO,
at NO. lJo East Washington street, near
the Little HOTEL where he was laid
on cot and DR.. Hell called IN 70
attend on him. A large crowd had by this
time collected, and 10 was with much
difficulty that the police could keep the
crowd of curiosity-seekers out OF the store.
The physician had worked with the wound
ed man probably fifteen minutes, when she
ball, which YVES Of 32-cslibre was drawn from
the right side. The ball entered the hipOchO-
drics region, penetrating the liver and pass
ing out between the sixth and seventh ribs.
Meanwhile the patrol wagon was telephoned
for, and the remains OF Ispf were transferred
to the undertaking establishment OF kregeiO
& Co, where il was fOand, on investigation,
that the ball had entered the temple near the
right ear, and ell efforts TO draw it out were
unavsiliDg. Death is supposed 20 have re-
suited almost Immediately after the shot had
been fred.
One rather strange thing which goes to
show the whole affair must have been pre-
neOltated bY Lapt was that ne was dressed
in the customary burial outfit. consisting Of
0 new dark suit OF clothes and very dark
crayet. His hair was neatly combed and his
whole appearance 50 far as dress is concerned
was almost perfect. He is a man Of about
five feet and nine inches, has a heavy white
beard and is fifty-eight years of age. The
most casual observer would Judge from
look al his face, which is not by any manner
of means repulsiVe, that be is q man who has
been weighed down with trouble the greater
portion OF his life. he has eight children
living. most OF them grown men. He has
been married twice, but both wives are now
dead. The revolver with which he did the
shooting was new one, having been pur-
chased one day last week. The remains
were transferred to the home of his son
Philip, No. 533 Virgins avenue, and viii
receive proper burial tomorrow. The de-
ceased is said to have been 4 member of the
Order of Druids, and is Il blacksmith by
trade, having owned q shop on Pearl street.
Mucho. who was lying at the house OF his
daughter in-law, Mrs. Philip .Zapf, on East
Washington street, was pronounced in q
dangerous condition a. late hour last night.
He is q msn about seVenty-tWO years of ags
and is a Whoever his wife having died some
time ago. Notwithstanding his great age he
is yet hale and hearty, and is IN personal sp-
pearance very fine looking old man, being
about five foot six inches in height. He
seems 10 be in great pain, and, as stated be-