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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-29

DEFENDANT
jeopardy because the judge, looking all the
circumstances of the case, say that this
trial ought not to proceed further. and for
that reason discharges the jury; has the man
been once in jeopardy Many other circum-
stances might be supposed; many other states
of case. 1t would be unfortunate, indeed, il the
court had not the power in the exercise of its
sound discretion to discharge the jury without
enabling the defendant to say he has been
in jeopardy. do NOT mean to say there are
any authorities to the effect that this is abso-
Lutte power If ten min utes after the jury retire
with a case that involved the liberty and life of
a citizen the judge should call them into court
and say Have you agreedl' mo, we have not
agreed yet" s.WeL l discharge you from the
further consideration of this case" Such case
upon the face of il would strike every body as
monstrous exercise of discretionary power upon
the part of the court; and, suppose, any court
State federal, would hold that that man was
once in jeopardy The discharge of the jury,
under such circumstances. was practically
acquittal, and he would be protected from
further prosecution. The law is reasonable,
and, therefore, it is reasonable rule, when ap-
piled TO a of this kind. where jury have
about twenty-four hours, and reported
to the court that they were
unable to aeree-it may be that
the court knew personally some of the jurors,
and If he didn't know them personally he knew
them by reputation; he may be able to from
the circumstances from the character of the
report made TO him, that there was keep
ing this jury here, that they will not agree-I
am therefore bound TO say under this evidence
that the exercise OF discretion on the part OF the
court seemed to be reasonable; that there is no
just ground to say that any injury was done to
the defendant, and the discharge of the fury
does not enable him under the circumstances
deposed TO say that he was once in jeopardy.
believe that this covers all that is material in
the case; at any rate it covers all that it seems
to me material to consider.
! feel very much indebted TO counsel in the
both sides for the arguement which
they made. It was characterized by zeal. and
by very thorough preparation of the points in
the case. / do not know that / should have
been able, in the short time that I had. 70 60
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02

provost of the University Of Pennsylvania, returned
to the city this afternoon from his hasty visit TO Wash
ington where he was called into consultation by the
physicians attending General Sheridan. He expressed
somewhat hopeful view Of General sherdans con-
dition, and says that, although he is desperately ILL.,
there may be chance OF recovery. When Aeen this
evening, DR.. Pepper said
The attack OF heart failure which General Sheridan had
yesterday afternoon was apparently the he has had
yet ON this and several other occasions he has been
cued ana rallied only by the vigorous and determined e
forts OF his medical attendants The entire OF
treatment appears TO to lave been udcious and
10 have been carried out with degree OF devotion and
efficiency The efforts OF the physicians have been
onded by the splendid pluck and endurance OF the General
this constituting highly feature the
on the whole his coodton is desperately Ill but
hopeless The attack has been precipated by his
exerton during his last official visit to the West while in
the discharge OF his duty in inspecting posts He utterly
exhausted himself by hard work during the day and by
travelling at night We must hold the hope that IL
these dreadful spells Of heartfaure be averted his
nervous system and heart may gradually gain and
Dull him through.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
THE EMPEROR AT POTsDAM.
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NO WORSE FOR THE TIlP-DR. MACKENZIE PRk-

NO WORSE FOR THE TEIP-DR. MACKENZIE PRE-
sENTs AN ACQUAINTANCE.
Berlin, June 1.-The Emperor had a good night lie
started for Potsdam at IL O'Clock ts morning on the
steam yacht Alexandra. The weather was showery
and His Majesty retired to the cabin as he got
on board and remained there. The yacht covered
with flowers. Enthusiastic crowds at the dock
A great crowd greeted the yacht on her arrival at
Spandau. There much cheering, and bands
played the National Hymn Tho Emperor appeared
at the cabin window and bowed to the people, and the
Empress waved her handkerchief from the deck. The
yacht reached Potsdam at 12 40 o'clock His Majesty
worse for the trip The Crown Prince and
Drs. Mackenzie, Wegner and Howell accompanied the
Emperor and Empress the yacht. Princesses VIC
toria, Sophia and Margaret rode to Potsdam.
Potsdam, June Tho Emperor dined with a good
appetite to-day. lie afterwald slept for two hours
and walked to the Park, showing some signs of gen
orally improved condition, although his spirits were
somewhat depressed.
Dr. Mackenzie to-day introduced to the Emperor
boy six years of ago upon whom he performed tra-
cheOtomy a year ago. The Emperor conversed With
the boys mother, and loaded tho boy with sweet
meats and asked him to visit the Palace again. The
mother says that being accustomed to her sons talH
ing understood perfectly every word uttered by
the Emperor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FLUE.
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNsYLvANIA's LOSS BIZ FIRE
WELL COVERED BY INSURANCE.


Philadelphia, June 1 tSpeciaD.-An investigation
into the cause of the fire Medical Hall Of the Uni
versy OF Pennsylvania yesterday, has led the faculty
to the belief that the fire started from defective
fue. Dr. Fcrmad said to-day: I" All my specimens
are ruined. Their value cannot estimate. but they
represent the work OF years. had 300 valuable
diagrams used in the illustration Of lectures; find
most of these were burned" Onehalf of my Jar
specimens were broken Tho examination shows
a serious loss to the museum. Fully one-quarter Of
1t is seriously damaged After the fire IL was found
that OF the containing the models had not
been touched but the examination to-day shows that
many Of the models, which had been imported from
Paris, were badly damaged, some Of them from tho
heat. The paper mache models were ruined by
water. The glass jars were cracked, and from them
flowed the fluid, leaving the specimens which the
Jars contained to dry up and become vaueless. Tho
stile Library contained 10000 volumes, 5000 as
which were burned About 1900 Of these wero
drenched by water The insurance on the building
IS 100000. divided among fourteen companies, as
follows: Contrbutorship, $4,000; Mutual Fire,
81 200; North American, $4,000; Reliance, $1,000;
Fire Association $4,000; Pennsylvania Fire, 600;
Delaware Mutual, $4,000; Lumberman's, $4,000;
Spring Garden, $1,000; American Fire, $4,000;
County, $4,000; Mutual. of Germantown, $1,000;
Royal, $4,000; Liverpool and London and Globe,
10000 There was also an insurance OF FcO,OO0
on the museum collections and furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
STEAM "a CITING ON TIE RA01NG CANAL.

Lockport. N. Y, June (speciaD. Captain Howard
Patterson principal Of the NewYork Navigation
School and ap exnaval officer, passed through here
last night on the Skylark ii. a. Dodges boat, OF
New-York Captain Patterson is on unique expedi-
ton He is making survey OF the Erie and OSwego
Canals for the benefit Of New-fork steam yacht
Owners who desire TO bring their boats from New
vorl, IN tbc Great Lakes or TO the ST. Lawrence
pivor among the Thousand Islands. 'SOundings 10
ascertain the depth OF water, the distances Of the
levels and length of locks with other important items,
constitute his work. Captain Patterson intends writ
ing book which will be illustrated with cuts Of the
beautiful scenery of Mohawk Valley and western meT
him an offer to publish his work 1t VIII DO something
rev and very Interesting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
THE MAYOR AND THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. HEWITT SAYS HE ELECTED CLEvELAND-wITH
OUT HIN BURCHARp WAS IMPOSSIBLE.

OUT HIM BURCHARD WAS IMPOSSIBLE.
Mayor Hewitt said yesterday that the newspaper
comments, which represented his failure to appear on
the reviewing stand with President Cleveland on
Decoration Day having been caused by ac-
irnonious feeling upon his part toward Mr. CeS Gland
produced by the failure of the President to give him
Cabinet Office some other high position, were wholly
erroneous and groundless. The Mayor said:
The statement 1 In a disgruntled of mind
toward Mr. Cleveland IS made OF whole CLOTH ! ad-
NIT that enthusiastic for Mr.. Cevelands cleo
ton L spent the summer OF 1884 in Europe When l
returned in September found Mr.. Cleveland defeated
His friends and SAID As things stand
beaten" They appealed TO to their aid
consented and took of coat meaphorcay and
work. The result was that elected Mr. Cleveland II
had taken the part did and had done work
did Burchard would have been an iuposstility.
Immediately afte the election Mr. Cleveland then Gov
ernOr, word that he desired me at Albany
Two days after receiving the Before the
Governor had an opportunity to a word 1 In
formed him that a candidate for Cabinet Do
ston for any other ece within his gift and what
more would accept none from him under any circum
L thus freed him from all embarrassment
any claims OF and though he has
of positions have refused to any At
the Albany interview which refer there was witness
present
There is why L should not have taken part
with Mr.. Cleveland in the review "Wednesday. should
have enjoyed IT greay, but undor the circumstances
facts of which been already made plain could not
with respect myself and my position Mayor 90 upon
the reviewing stand.
Mr.. Hewitt showed the card Of Invitation he received
this year and explained that it differed from the cards
Of 1856 and 1857 in this that In those years the Mayor
had been the presiding officer of the evening
momoralon services, which made superfuous tho pac-
Ing Of the official title under the heads of the civic de-
partments. This year Mr.. Dcpcw was named the
presiding officer and the title of Mayor omitted
omission which appeared to be Intentional although
the Mayor was not disposed so to regard It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
SORGHUM SUGAR FOR THE MARKET
A CORPORATION AT WORK WHOSE STOCKHOLDERS
AHE CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS

ARE CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
Boston, juno ! (SpecaD. Considerable speculation
having been indulged in lately as to a movement
prompted mainly by Boston capital and enterprise
for the use Of sorghum a larger scale than ever
before in the production of sugar Journal repre-
sentative to-day enabled to gather the correct par
ticulars in interview with stllman f. Kelly of the
firm of /. o. Whiting & Co., who Is president of the
National Sugar Manufacturing Company. lie said
y" The corporation IS organized under the laws OF
Kansas, with capital of 81 900 900, for the purpos.
Of manufacturing all kinds of sugar and moIasses out
Of sorghum. The Board of Directors includes 6. Il.
WILDER, j. W. Converse, Irving O. whiting OF Boston
W. W. Pusey of Wilmington, Del. W. L. Parkinson,
Magnus swcnson, Of Fort Scott Kan and Charles A.
WIber OF Larned, Kan. 1t was necessary I'm accord
with the source Of charter that three Of the
directors should belong to Kansas. One Of these is
Professor Swenson, whose improved process of pro-
ducng sugar and molaSses from sorghum We are to
oIerate. The Improvement VIII enable us TO extract
three times the of sugar that has hcrctofor
been possible, and the extract VIII be Of an improved
quality Instead Of crushing the between rollers
the jucc IS taken out by the method known
as diffusion, warm water being used. In
the work Of crystalzation the losses arising from in
version are avoided We have established two fac
tories, at Topeka and one at Fort Scott in Kan
sas The sugar resembles the ldfashioned white
Havana testing 04 TO 0s The factories are capable
OF using about 300 tons OF sorghum cane per day VIC
think the soil and atmosphere of Kansas better adapted
to the growing of sorghum than any other In the
country. The atmosphere is an important thing. as
the saccharine quality depends largely upon that
We make contracts with the farmers TO raise the cane
They can raise from ten to twenty tons of sorghum
cane TO the acre. and the crop be perfected in
ninety or a hundred days. Kansas allows premium
for the growing Of sorghum Of cents pound which
remains I'm force for the next four years
"The by products form an important addition TO
the main profits In fact, these were sufficient TO
meet all our operating cost last year They are tho
seed the chips, the leaves and the seed leads
The seeds are used for grain and for glucose They
are available only when the sorghum cane Is culti-
vated for she sugar Yield There is an average Of
Two and half bushels OF seed 10 ton Of cane. They
arc fully equal 10 for grain purposes and for
glucose they superior The cano chips used
for uaper pulp, and also for fuel the leaves for
fodder and ensapc, and the seed heads are snbst-
tute for hay. The average outcome Of ton Is lO2
pounds of sugar. testing Df ~ Qe, and In addition
ifteen gallons Of molasscs.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
r,v,yo ro KEEP UP PRICES OF OIL

Pttsburr June 1 (special).-rhe oil market dropped
Is cents to-day. Yesterday it closed at So SO,
and to-day at II IL cents To-day's market opened
M 90 IA a loss OF 39 of cent from yesterdays
close The covering OF shorts alone prevented down
right manic Stevenson, Dewitt. Dilw0rh, Tom Ad
ans sproul & Lawrence and smith Vensell were the
heaviest sellers and the heaviest buyers were
& Lowery 1t IS believed that over 100000 barrels
were thrown ON the market Some of the oil is known
10 have been bought at the nine cent line. The gem
eral impression is that most OF the oil bought for
producers Interested In the shutdown movement, for
the purpose OF sustaining values
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
IRON VORKS BLOWN TO PIECES.
THREE MEN KILLED AND SEVERAL SEVERELY HUR

THREE MEN KILLED AND SEVERAL SEVERELY hOHi
TONS OF IRON IN A SINGLE MASS CAST A
THIRD OF MILE.
Detroit, Mich, June IA dispatch to " The
Journal" from Wyandotte, Mich, says: At S:45
this morning the boiler in the plate mill of the
Eureka Iron and Steel Works exploded, wreclking
the entire building. The killed are
Mccoy TERRY, about sixty years old, emplOye OF
the mill thlrty-two years. He night watch
man. He leaves a widow and five children.
FINN PATRICK, twenty-five years of age and un
GREEN, GEORGE, thirty-two years old and married.
number were seriously injured. Among these
were the following:
CURTIS, LETT, heater, burned about the face and
POUoCK, HENRY helper burned by escaping steam.
sHANEY +, helper, burned about the face. -.
WEISS, JOSEPH, laborer, deep cash cut In the top Of
The explosion was terrific. The grate-plate mill,
90 by 90 feet, with roof sixty feet from the
door was blown to fragments. piece OF the
boiler weighing nearly six tons was blown across
Eureka-ave. q distance of 1900 feet, striking
Brennans brick store and post-ofice tearing a
large hole in the wall The second boiler was
lifted by the explosion almost intact and carried
fifty feet On one end of the boiler rested great
fragment of the iron roof. From under this and
behind mass of splintered wood, twisted iron and
shattered brick came the most ptiful moaning
and cries Part of the ruins were III fames. The
hose was brought out and water turned on for a
minute or two before any attempt could be made
to rescue the imprisoned men. Then Firms body
was found. The top of his head was blown Off
lie died before he could be taken from the ruins
Mccoy was found half way between the body oil
Finn and the spot where the boiler had stood, with
a portion of the mollestacli covering the upper
portion of his body. His head was crushed. The
limbs were twitching when he was taken up, but
life was just dicllerng out Both these men were
badly scalded Green was unconscious and fright
fully mutilated. The back OF his skull was
fractured His jaw was broken, shoulder smashed,
and he was otherwise bruised on all parts of the
body. 1t is surprising that he lived at all, but he
fingered for half an hour He was found thirty
feet away from the place of the explosion.
Had the EXPLOSION occurred half an hour later
there would have been at least 90 men at work,
besides many women and children who are always
there at that hour with breakfasts for the men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02

Pttsburg. June l (spcciap-A SENSATION was created
In the SYNOD OF the Reformed Presbyterian Church to-
dav when the Rev. D. S. Farls OF Sparta, ILL.,, called
Moderator Sprouts attention to the fact that at a
restaurant yesterday meal was refused the Rev N
NJ Elliott colored of Selma, Ala, unless he ate
n IN tbe Kitchen which he did white clergyman
.c.omnanica the Rev. Mr. Elliott and It not stated
vbetber he remained or took his departure Moderator
sproul announced the location of the restaurant and
Il was decided TO give 1t a wide berth. The Synod
alopted resolution directing the sessions to prose
cute, according to church discipline; members who
Confirmed law requiring all members to give to the
church ono. tenth of their earnings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
LICK OBSERTATORY COMPLETED.
THE GREAT TELESCOPE TURNED OVER TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE ENIYERsITY

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY.
San Francisco, June 1 (speciall-Afer thirteen
years the Lick Observatory at Mount Hamilton is com
pleted, and today was formally transferred by the
Lick trustees to the State University. The original
endowment S700oO0 which with interest brings
the sum expended up to nearly S1,O00,000 The
observatory and instruments valued at $3.50 OOO
The trustees to-day rendered account OF their
stewardship and turned with the observatory
property 100000, all that remains Of the fund. This
will not bring In than enough to pay the salary
OF the director. II Is estimated that 1t will cost $50
600 wear 10 carry on the observatory so that a
deficit of $4,000 falls on the university 1t is doubt
full IL the institution can furnish this amount. ana
an attempt will probably be made al the next Legs
lature to get the State to set aside 1und 1or inc
maintenance of The observatory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02

COgan, T0rHlV1!
master and treasurer of the General james ohieus
PostNo CO Grand Army of the Republic was arragned
,p Fssex Market Court Yesterday on charge of grand
larceny. The complaint made by John oConneil
the present commander Of the Post, who alleges that
Cogan held funds belonging to the Post amounting IN
round numbers to 1,175 which he failed TO turn over
TO his successor When Cogan was called upon ior
an accounting of the funds entrusted to him, he sad
he did not have the amount in cash but offered 10
reimburse the Post by deciding some property al 20
rora, J.. l., valued 81 100. which he sai
there was a mortg gage OF $3.50. The property turned
out TO be worth but 800 and proved 10 be owned by
COgan and his brother In common. He was held Tor
trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES

Lebanon, Penn, juno 1.-The coal depot, Office, and
stables OF scarieit q Bowman, In this city were
destroyed by fire this morning. The loss Is several
thousand dollars.
Ithaca, N Y. June 1.-The hosiery factory recently
started here with funds supplied In part by tho Board
OF Trade was burned last night. The insurance Is
20 500, aud the total loss $4,000
syracuse, n. Y, June 1.-The novelty works Of
John I. Bon & Co. and tho picture frame factory Of
Raymond, Papworh & Burkhart guited by fire
this morning The loss is 100000; insurance $4,000
Boston, June 1.-Fire In Nos. 165 TO 175 Hanover-
ST., owned by Asher Ratchesky and occupied by Henry
Case, manufac turer OF picture frames and mould
lngs, this morning. caused loss OF $1,000 to the
building and $1,000 to Mr.. Cases stock
Worcester, Mass, June 1.-The house OF Felix
Pelican, at Manchaug, village in Sutton was burned
last night. The loss the house and its contents,
including tho stock OF millinery Of Mrs. Pelican, u
$1,000; insurance $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
THE FRIENDS OF GRAY NOT HOPEFUL.

indianapolis, June l (Speciap-It IS becoming ap-
parent that McDonalds opposition to Grays candidacy
for the Democratic nomination for VicePrcsidcnt is
more effective than has been supposed From present
indications the fight that Will bo made against Gray
at ST. Louis viii be almost certain TO cause his defeat
His most bitter opponents Indiana Democrats
among whom are many of prominence and influence.
Even HIS supporters are beginning to lose confidence
in him and 1t is authoritavely announced tonight
that the Hendricks Club which he has relied upon to
do most. of the booming in ST. Louis, viii 60 to the
convention divided against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
LOSS INA PLANO FACTORY.

A fire broke out early last evening in the rear
building of No. 440 West Thirty eishth-st, and 10
looked so threatening that two alarms rung The
fire started on the third hoor occupied by Richard
Trew plano manufacturer and quickly spread to the
floor above but was got under control before much
damage was done in this part of the building Trew's
loss Is estimated at $500 The other tenants in thA
building were Henry Paraycini, block cutter. David
Scheele wood carver, and Philip W. Schaetfgen cigar
boxes, each OF whom was damaged $3.50 The build,
ing is owned by Schaettgen and dana ged nj OO0
The losses are fully covered by Insurance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED EHBEzzLEMESE

Erie Penn, June (spocia.-John +. kayen's' eH-
postmaster at Sandy Lake. Mercer County, was d"
rested here to-day by a United States marshai on
charge Of embezzlement. Rayents's DOCKS sho"
shortage Of ~ 300 lie has been living fast, and
when arrested among lot OF gamblers. lo "as
rccently removed from his Office for Delng cIOohcu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
rnyrOR SHOT FROM AnBUsH

Omaha, Neb June 1-E Hussohg' fu''ur u No No
Nolson,ann at Nelson this State, fatally shot on
Wednesday while returning from Grand Army camp
fire. His assassin concealed In the grass at the
side OF the road and made his escape In the darheSs
No cause is known for the shootlhe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02

turn Tammany Will 90 by Chicago and return by
Cincinnati. Mike" Murphy will head the on
Hickory Club, containing nearly fifty members.
Fatty" Walsh, recently warden of the Tombs, VIII
accompany this delegation, as win Police Justice
ORellly, the Presidents bosom friend "TimS Camp
bell Police Commissioner Voorhs, Police Justice
]. Henry Ford Tom" Costigan, Andrew J. White and
Commissioner Purroy.
Governor IIills friend, william +. Sheehan, Of
Buffalo: young George S. Weed. Senator Cantor and
Richard CroSer will lead the Tammany forces The
boyss expect TO have the largest kind Of timeo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
REMEMBERED on THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY.

KEMEMBEKED On THE QUEENS BIKTHDA1.
London, June 1.-The Queens birthday hOnors this
year ere follows: Mark Wilkes Coct, Governor Of
the Bank of England, a baronetcy; Mr.. Jenkinson,
formerly OF Dublin, X. C. b.. James Monro Assistant
Commissioner Of Police C. b.. Mr.. Caulfed, Of the
Irish Office, c. b.; Charles Halle, DR.. staluer and
George Barclay Bruce president of the Institution of
Civil Engineers, knights of the Bath, Civil Division.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-02
oFFJCERs CHOSEN BY THE Y. H. c. A. Score
TARE'S

Grand Rardds Micl., June (Spcclal).-The Inter
national Young Mems Christian Association secretaries
to-day chose the following Executive committee
George r. Coxhead, St. Louis, chairman Jonn b'
80 pvroIo secretary-treasurcr; = A. Lichlidcr,
Ahanfa. ". A. waggoner, Columbus; and william
McCulloch Toronto.