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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
THE MONON ROBBERY.
The Chambers Trial Drawing to Close--The
Defendant Testifes in His Own Behalf.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Sept. 28-The Chambers
trial is drawing to close, and by noon to morrow
the attorneys will be arguing the case, and viii
continue to do for the next three days. The alibi
was still the object in view to-day, and TO
strengthen it the old father, seventy-two years
of age, and little nephew of the defendant,
Elijah Robinson, were compelled to testify, and
between the two and q twin brother it almost
resulted in failure. The boy said that he had
been told what was done, but he mixed the
dates, and, like the father, in his forgetful-
ness could remember all the minute details
of the days in question, but of the day before or
week after could tell nothing. A twin brother
Allen, followed, and when he was afraid of be-
ing caught said he didn't know positively. I'm
fortunately for himself, as we'll as for the ac-
cused Allen has never been very bright, as was
shown on this occasior.> BY the time the pros
ecutor Colonel Friedley, was through with his
conflicting statements
The interest of the day. however, was CEN
tered upon the evidence of the defendant, who
persuaded by friends and counsel, decided to an
swer for himself Here is mis- story: II am the
defendant in this case l am thirty years
old and single. With the exception of perhaps
five years have lived at the old home, with my
father seven miles southwest OF Bloomington;
dnring this time / was in Kansas and Colorado
The 29th and Both of April was living with my
father. and was at home in bed the night of che
robbery. On the day before made clap boards
coming home at dinner and at supper After
support did not 60 out bat went in the sitting
room and talked and read until o'clock, when
father said it was time to go to bed. l went up
stairs with my nephew, and we slept together
did not get up during the night. In the
morning / got up about 5 o'clock. came
down stairs and made the fres going out
to the barn until breakfast After breakfast
went out to pile brush, and in doing this fell to
the ground with a load in my arms, striking my
face and hands. knocking piece of skin off my
face not longer than fnger-nail, and scratch
ing my hands little In the afternoon / went
over to Fl. G. Mays, and planted corn"
In speaking OF the forgery sworn to by
Chesley Woodward, whose name on the
note. he said: "One day, while over to Uncle
Chesley Woodward's, standing by the barn, he
authorized me to use his name notes when it
not convenient to see him for few days,
and did So"
Ga crossexamination he stated that he had
while in the West and that he had been farming
and dealing in stock for several years. The
cross-examination was very severe. but defend
ant stuck TO his story. though his appearance
and excited manner were evidently against him.
An effort to introduce evidence showing that he
had been engaged in questionable transactions,
forbidden by United States laws was unsuccess-
ful, the court ruling adversely
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
NOTES ABOUT THE VARIOUS DISPLAYS.

The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
The great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
at their branches at No. Bates House Block, on
West Washington street, and No. 164 East Wash
ington street. make a display of goods the year
round, forming an exposition of no mean proper
ton. These establishments are under the man
agement of Mr.. David Pepper, who has built up
trade in teas, coffees, sugars etc, of fine pro-
portions and constantly increasing in magnitude.
1t has been his aim. backed by the great compa-
ny he represents, to sell his goods at the closest
margin, and as the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company, with Its numerous branches all over
the United States. representing millions, has
facilities possessed by no other company in this
country, it's customers are we'll assured that they
buy at first hands, and on the closest possible
margin. The fact that Mr.. Pepper roasts and
grinds his coffees fresh every day is also appreci
ated by his numerous customers. The aroma of
the coffee is in this way preserved. which is not
SO in stocks that are long kept on hand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
OPENING DAY OF THE FAIR.
The Most Auspicious Beginning that
the Managers Have Ever Known.
Fine Exhibits in All Departments-Good Pros
poets for Favorable Weather and Sue
cesSful Fair-NOtes About Exhibits.

''Never in the history of the State fair has
there been an opening day suspicious in every
way as we have had to-day" remarked r. M.
Lockhart. president of the State Board of Agri-
culture, last evening. in single hour this
morning more tickets were sold than were ever
sold before during the entire day on Monday,
and there are more entries. and everything is in
better order than ever before. The only thing
that can hurt the fair now is bad weather, and
we are hoping mighty hard that it will do US no
HARM The extreme anxiety of the members of
the State board regarding the weather prompted
Secretary Heron during the morning to write
letter to Lieutenant Wappenhaus, the Signal
Service officer at this point, beseeching him to
do all that he could to keep clouds and rain
away from Indianapolis during the present
week 1.-THE crisis" the Secretary said in his
PRAYER to the weather manipulation. ''has arrived.
We have a real boom on our State fair opera
tons, and now rely on good weather for success.
Therefore, we bespeak favorable consideration
en- your part. and let us have smart shower to-
day. Let the five days following be sunshine.
with good temperature and beautiful. bright
cernlean skies. with richly tinted sunsets, that
may excite the attention of the ephemerist and
make happy the State fair managers" The
reply of Lieutenant Wappenhaus was encour
aging to the fair managers II will endeavor,"
he said, ito do my level hest under the
circumstances. There is at present nothing
that would Indicate real bad weather There
are a group of local rains near by and south
from here and these o1sht TO pass eastward to-
morrow or next day, and so think. in general,
there will be quite favorable weather. OF
course a rain squall or two you will kindly ex-
cusa."
The work of putting everything in proper
shape and giving the finishing touches to the dis
plays yesterday occasioned the usual confusion
characterizing opening day, but by evening
everything about the grounds began to
assume an orderly appearance, and the
fair to-day will be found as far ad-
vanced il usually is on Wednesday.
There are more entries than can be given space
on the grounds, and the managers have been
forced To request some OF the local exhibitors to
withdraw in order provide room for the
visitors from a distance. The exhibit of stock
II unusually large. all the stalls being filed and
che poultry hall Is NOT large enough to meet the
requirements. The cattle. swine and sheep are
unusually fine.
The interior appearance Of the Exposi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
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places about the city a large and magnificent
view of Niagara Falls. The picture is the handi-
work of Walter p Wilson, one of the most ac-
complished scenic artists in the country. and the
beautiful picture OF this grand American scene
is an ingenious advertisement of Murray's In
falible System Tonic, which is positively an in
fallible remedy for inflammation of the kidneys,
of the kidneys. Its specific effect is secured
directly Through the blood. and unlike the
powerful diureties usually given, its effects are
permanent.
Doctor Murray, of this city, keeps seventeen
agents on the road introducing this marvellous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
Clay-Working Machinery.

Clay working machinery has taken a very
prominent place at the fair this year, foremost
among which will be found the exhibit of Fletcher
& Thomas, brick manufacturers and dealers in all
kinds of brick makers supplies. Their improved
Quaker brick machine and spiral pug mill are
in full operation half way down the line east of
the man building They are also fitting up
complete outfit at St Louis for the fair there
next week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

Tuesday" said Secretary Heron. 'but think
the children will come just tine same. The free
admittance is not only for school children, but
for all children"
Among the new features is fish pond, sup
piled with fresh water from fountain. A
variety of fish have been placed in the pond by
State Fish Commissioner Reed and they attract
about much attention as anything else on the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

remedy. His laboratory runs day and night,
making 10000 pills daily, and never getting
more than a days supply on hand at time the
demand being great. He does a spot cash
business, and has neither books book-keepers nor
accounts.
M. /. S. T. may be found at the north entrance
to the EXPOSITION Building. where those wishing
to supply themselves will be accommodated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
CoYnstock e. Coonse,

This enterprisng firm occupy the same space
on the ground floor of the Exposition Building
this year as last, but make larger and hand
somer display. They show full lines of high
wooden suction pumps, chain pumps. and have
just patented new wooden force pump, upon
which they are deservedy Obtaining large sale
Comstock & Coonse are now shipping pumps to
North Carolina South Carolina Texas and
other Southern States and to New Mexico and
other Western Territories. Their works are at
Nos. 81 and SO South Meridian street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
Smith Middlings Purifier Company.

No exhibit at the fair grounds will attract
more attention than that made by the Smith
Middlnes Purifier Company. of jackson, Mich,
manufacturers of the South middlings purifier
and improved centrifugal reel, whose interests
here are represented by Jay Voss, of this city.
This company is furnishing boiling ard purify
ing for a large number of centrifugal mills. not
only in this county but tsEuIope and Australia.
and are making more purifiers and moro centrif
ugals than all other firms in the United States
combined They can and do build mill upon
that system about 40 per cent. less than can be
done in any other style, and it takes mp about
half as much room and requires less than half
the number of men to run 1t than any other
mill The grades of -four it makes are superior.
The Eldridge Milling Company, of Jackson,
Mich. are daily making 400 barrels of -four on
ten of these rolls, the largest roll being ten feet
long.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
Delightful CnnInesa

1t is cold day when the we'll known confec-
fectioner. Fred Hetz. of No. SO North Pennsyl-
vania street. fails TO attend the State fair. He
has his accustomed place on the north side of the
Exposition Building, head of the stairway, az
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

usual. where he displays large line of his pure
candies. all his own manufacture Adjoining, he
has an apartment fitted up as an ice-cream sa-
loon, where he will furnish that delicacy in
good style and of as good quality as to his city
trade-and nothing better need be desired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

BEFORE going out to the fair grounds call at
Office of W. L. Gallup, 20 West Maryland street,
and get important information respecting saws,
machinery and supplies, the manufacturers of
which are here directly represented
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29
The Wise Mr.. Flower.

Chicago Tribune.
They may laugh at Mr. Roswell p. Flower. but
he evidently knows enough to come in when it ia
going to rain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

Visitors to the
State Fair should
not fail to see our
exhibit, and we
invite all who are
interested in Saws
to visit our estab-
lishment on Hi
nois street, just a
Square South Of Union Depot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-29

ATKINS SAWS
Are everywhere rec
ognized as the stand
ard of excellence.
The best Saws in
the world are made
in Indiana. Every
first-class dealer sells
them, and the mill
men of the State
appreciate their ster-
ling qualities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-07
LIFE From THE FRONT PLATFORM.

aSee that pretty gal :" said the car driver to
reporter who was smoking his 6o-cent cigar on the
front Platform -shes sgoin to git on az this corner
Just keep your on her and see me- and her IN tna
old gcntlenans lap as she goes BY"
He touched his horses with the whip and they sprans
forward The pretty gal in question rose and started
for the the conductor rang the bell to STOP ana
when she was opposite the old gentleman, who calmly
read his paper all unconscious OF his fae the dVer
pulled ND his team with hand and twisted tho brake
furousy with the other As result the car exnDited
tendency to stand ON end, the passengorsswayed In
their seats aud the reporter had to grasp the railing TO
keen from rong over tho dashboard But the victim was
not Tn be oauQhtbo easily. She braced herself quickly
p,anted 125 mounds OF weight the old gentlemans
net oorn. and fed through the door with u smiling
apology.
This here brake don't work and the team amt spry
enough" muttered tho driver by way OF Disguised
nlnnation OF his failure. kin do 1t every time with
the night bosses.
There's gooa deal OF fun to be picked up In drivin
car II you only keep your eyes open. There's certain
class Of people, mostly women. that Will never learn
they live to hundred that car Will only stop on tho
far crossing Taey run out on tue near crosswak anu
beckon. and then when the car goes oy ney ee nart
the next car comes Sometimes young Teller out with
Sis gir forges all about IT, They smile sweety ut one
another "a they stand the orosswak ana tnen wnen
climb IN tue steps lookin rs cheap a. anything.
fts FUN watchln" the way folks signal 70 u.s. can
,ize 'em up every time. First there's the kitchen
mechanic the real pctwoope sne stands Nh, tue
as though she shoon the COWS OUT OF the garue.
Then comes the up-stair girl-the gentce Kind. sho
turns coyV TO one aide and waves hernand ~ though
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-07

somebody was pun' the string A fer the miada ~
stands the curb and gently but mpressivey LITE one
finger. The old chap with spectacles and black !ua
car rascalr while the young dude stops sucking ~
head OF his big stick Iona enough 70 hold 1p
with an air that means hold up, feliah though -
hasn't enough lungs or energy to say IT. Last OF ~
the business man who opens bis head Or Scas g
but Just stands there beside the track thinking ~
some new scheme and when the car comes along a
makes grab at 1t and swings Yes, there's plenty q
s< %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-07

good lady of this town came TO me Irionns omcs
the paper for her next door neighbor you see SAID
the iady T" every Wednesday afternoon before get
chance 70 read Inc Tribune Mrs. Snively sends her htte
girl over TO inquire whether wo are through MIN ING
her because she good neighb0r and worth more than
dollar and half year. sud Just concluded 10 suvs
Would the Gods had fashioned moro women after tnm
pattern.-I PUNK sutawney PENN Tribune.
Northern paper praises the Indian Halo kestoror:
He Is fraud. No Indian was ever known 10 wssSEv
any hair.--lTexas Siftlngk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-07

known In London, whom the stranger might have
taken for the BRIDE for she was young and ex-
tremely pretty, and all in white, even to her NAME
Nobody. think, was introduced to Lady de Grey.
che and her husband are to occupy the house in
Bruton-st. which lately was Lady Lonsdae's.
q. A.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
A SOUND

liz this issue Will be found sworn state
ment Of the resources and liabilities OF the
Kansas State bank of this city. The figures
speak more eloqucntly the standing OF this
great banking institution, than words can.
The deposits amounting to Seli,5is.22
show. the confidence of our people in the
sound condition of this great banking house,
and speaks volumes for the general conf
dence in the honesty and integrity of the
firm. We venture the assertion that no
banking house in the state can show better
balance sheet. Mr.. l.. D. Skinner, the
cashier, is one of our most honorable and
Trustworthy citizens and is a gentleman OF
superior business ability. As banking in
stitution the Kansas State bank has our I'M
qualified endorsement.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
MAGISTRATES COURTS.

An attachment was sued yesterday in
Judge Thomas court against the goods,
chattels and estate of L. NJ. Herring, on
complaint of Sisco Bros, of Augusta, alleg-
ing among other things that the defendant
had left the county. l.. N. Herring has
been conducting a wholesale fruit establish
ment corner of Main and first streets, and
leaves debts, liabilities and creditors behind
him. Sisco Bros. manifest an interest in
his pecuniary affairs to such an extent as to
enter court on his behalf.
In the case of the State VS.. Freeman
charged with selling intoxicating liquors
the court fined defendant 500 and costs
which fine and costs were paid on demand
and defendant discharged.
The state VS. VIM. Freeman, another
whisky case, was continued to July 10.
The case of Sebastian Kerber, charged
with selling intoxicants, was continued e
July 8.
The larceny case of Smith, charged will
theft of jewelry, was set for to-day.
Judge Hobbs issued a warrant for a color
ed man named Geo. Miller for attemptin:
| to shoot at the wife of Tom Adams with :
shot gun and running her out Of her owl
house. George Miller is u gambler anC
| otherwise bad man, and wholly familiar
with the criminal side of jurisprudence
where he is often registered as defendant
The officers are now looking for Georg
Miller that they may again register him OF
his favorite side of the docket.
| Israel Nichols, who was arrested Tuesda.
charged with having disturbed the peace q
his father, is confined in Jail awaiting tria
He is said to be insane and criminally dar
| perous
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
IDLE rRApEsMrn AND LAsoRERs.

Whenever a city becomes noted abroad as
a lively place with building boom on, all
manner of mechanics, artisans and laborers
flock there, and in consequence the labor
market is overstocked. Such has been the
condition of Wichita for upwards of year
and is now, notwithstanding that in all
probability no city of its size in the United
States is erecting more buildings the present
year as is this city.
at would surprise you," said gentle
man who does business on Douglas avenue,
near the depot, to an EAGLE reporter yes
terday, s'to see the number of laborers and
mechanics of all trades who pass my place
every day looking for work. They come in
on all trains from the north and south
Some of them are broke and others have
enough to pay one or two weeks board
There are about twenty day."
In winter many of these experience good
deal of hardship, but in summer they circu
late among the new towns of the southwest
and find employment
Our own mechanics and laborers have
frequently complained that the papers were
to blame for the surplus of laborers, ant
that it worked great hardship on them, ant
that it is wrong for the papers to blow SC
much about Wichita being SO lively. Per
haps this is SO to certain extent, but wher
every stranger who comes here does like
wise, it can hardly be expected that the pa
pers could refrain from mentioning tn,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
POLICE COURT.

A quiet day yesterday in the police court
gave Judge Glenn an opportunity to take
his reckoning. a calm just before storm
would imply that the elements are gathering
for Fourth Of July hurrah.
From Judge Glenn's report We are en-
abled to give the following showing of re-
ceipts from fines collected in the police court
during the month of June:
For the month of June there were sixty
three convictions for various offenses against
the city ordinances. Fines collected
amounted to $il4.5O, averaging $3.50 for
each conviction. OF these fines thirteen
were for drunk and disorderly; eighteen for
plain drunk, twenty-four for females prac-
ticing immoral callings, two for keeping
houses of ill-fame and eight under various
charges of breaches of city ordinances, such
as gambling, assaults, obstructing streets ETC.
The fines assessed and collected in this
court during the month of June show that
no inconsiderable part of the city revenue
is derived from parties violating the city or
dinances, ard that strict enforcement o
the law entails a large portion of the city
revenue
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
A NEW FIRM.

The dissolution of the firm of Bunnell *
Roys, real estate and loan agents, of long
and successful standing in this city, is an
nounced, and further that Mr. c. II. Moor
house, their chief clerk, will become Mr..
Bunnell's partner in the real estate and loan
business, the new firm succeeding to the
business and property of the old firm.
These gentlemen need no introduction to
to our people. There is not business man
in town who would hesitate moment to
trust with either Mr.. Bunnell or Moorhouse
their entire possessions on their simple
word. Mr.. Bunnell is one of our most sub
stantiai citizers and CHI rlie Moorhouse has
held responsible positions for number of
years in the postoffice and one of the banks
of this city and he has yet to meet his first
untavorable criticism.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
Hurrah For the sth of July.

An excursion train will leave Wichita for
Anthony 4th of July morning at 9:2s;
Clearwater 1922 a. m; Conway Springs,
loss a. M; arrive at Anthony 1870 p. m.
Returning, leaves Anthony at p. M;
Conway Springs 5:32 p. m; Clearwater, Cos
p. m; arrives at Wichita 7:02 p. m. Only
one fair for tn round trip tickets, good 60
ing to any point over line July Sd and 4th,
and to return, including July 9Th. Every
body get ready and take your family, and
spend pleasant day at one of the numer-
Gus places of interest on the line Of the
"Sunflower Route" For further informa-
ton please call on undersigned at depot, I'd
and Wichita streets, or city tickt Office, 100
Main street AID. y. JOKES,
Sat- Ticket Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-02
To the Editor Of the Eagle.

To the Editor Of the Eagle
DEAR SIR-Having noticed in your ralu-
able paper communication from certain
base ball admirer, and knowing that you
never fail to do justice, on behalf of our club
| would state that the party mentioned
above is partly right and partly wrong.
The profane language he heard during our
last game, did not come from one of the
plsyers. but from several of the spectators
who began ieering and hocting at the visit
ing club when Constable Worrel informed
them that unless they desisted they would
be removed from the grounds In regard
to PLAYING better ball. will say that no
club in the country could play any better on
these grounds in their present condition.
We have not received the necessary pecuni-
airy support, as yet to secure better grounds
or TO put those now in use in their proper
condition. When some Of our siledged ad-
mirers and patrons will come to the front
and as.is, US in doing this, We will furnish
srs.-cIsss base ball. We have the strongest
nine in the state and have some Of the best
clubs in the country booked. All we lack
now is the proper support Yours. etc,
DAVE McCoRD,
Can't. Wichita Base Ball club.