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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
DEATH ON A RUNAWAY TRAIN
Fearful Slide of Train With Locked
Wheels Down Murphy Mountain,
Denver Republican

Wheels Down Murphy Mountain,
Denver Republican.
a serious accident occurred on the South
Park division of the Uuion Pacific " -s.erday
morning. A train of ore cars was partially
wrecked at st. Elmo and two men were
killed-James Cennor, an engineer, AMI NJ.
Whaley, a fireman. The locomotive and
cured by the train jumping the track lust
as it entered st. Elmo, and while it was
running at lightning speed. -
The train Of twelve cars started fro II the
Mary Murphy mine, known as the RomleY,
load ed with ore. The grade is very heavy
down to st. Elmo, winding around Murphy
Mountain. They had gone half mile or
more when the discovery was made that
the speed was too great and the air brakes
were applied. They did not work effective
ly nor lessen the velocity, which was be-
coming terrific. Every man back OF the
engine was sent out to fix the hand brakes
and they were twisted as tight as muscle
could turn them. But even this did not
check the speed. The wheels were clamp Dc {
tight and did not whirl but over the glisteI-
ing and frost.slipPery rails the engine
and cars slid like the wind, tearing around
curves and over the brief straight stretches
OF the track. The train was beyond humaa
control.
train with its five passengers and twelve
cars OF ore plunged and leaped at sixty
miles an hour. Sparks flew from the track
where the almost immovable wheels struck
the functions of the rails. Past powders
and along precipitous heights the now
hopeless trainmen were carried at lightning
speed. They were helpless as well as hope
less, for TO leap to one side would be but to
dash TO pieces against the jagged wall OF
h 4Iaf ako Aor -.
to the other side would mean instant death
from being hurled against trees and rocks
1e0 feet below. 1t was miraculous that the
train did not leave the track at half dozen
places in its wild career. But it hung to
the rails until the danger seemed almost
passed, for around another curve and the
straight track through the town of st. Elmo
would be reached, where the grade would
lessen and stop OF the ungovernable cars
might be made.
But this curve was not to be safely passed.
The wild speed was too great, As the en-
gine reached the point where the turn was
the sharpest the wheels left the track, and
with a mad plunge the iron horse went
over, followed by four cars of ore. To-
gether the iron and wood and ore crashed
down, rolling over and over and pillng up
together in broken heap, under which
two lifeless forms were buried. The engi-
neer and fireman, who mad stuck to their
posts, were crushed to death Instantly. It
was evident when the bodies were rescued
from the wreck that the manner of their
death had been like the Lightning stroke.
The remaining cars and caboose of the train,
on which were the conductor and two
hTakemen, went on short distance and
stopped on level stretch of grade. Had
not the four cars broken entirely clear and
left the track the whole train would have
been wrecked, and in all probability more
of the men killed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The Grown Princes Condition,

4BERLIN. January 23.-The Tageblatt says:
"Dr. Mackenzie will return to San Reno
next week. In the report of the Crown
Princes case the paper says: SIN the
Crown Princes larynx exists a portion of
the dead cartilage which must be removed.
An attempt to do this is to be made by
DR.. Mackenzie, during whose stay at San
Reno another conference of doctors will
be held with a view to reaching a definite
decision as to the nature of the Princes
illness. The opinion is desired 30 as to
determine when the Prince will be able to
says information has been sent to the
Emperor that part of the dead cartilage
has been coughed up from the deceased
part OF the Princes larynx. Since the
18th inst. the Prince has been confined to
his apartment eight days. but since Friday
has been recovering.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The rrOuble.ome Pacific Road..

WASHINGTON, January 23-The resolu-
zion introduced in the House to-day bv
Representative Anderson, of Iowa, to a1-
thorize the institution OF judicial proceed
1ngs against the various Pacific railroad
companies contains in a preamble the
charge Of mismanagement and fraudulent
manipulation of the affairs of the COM
panies embodied in the Henry resolution
OF last year, and directs the Attorney Gen.
era to bring suit against the companies to
enforce the forteitures prescribed in the
Thurman act. He is directed to include as
parties defendant in the suit against the
Central Pacific, G. P, Huntington, Leland
Stanford and Chas. Crocker, and In the
case OF the Union Pacific, John A. Alley,
Eizah Atkins, Ezra Bacon, Sidney Dillon,
Jay Gould, Frederick L. Ames and Russell
nSsge. The Attorney is also di-
6ected to make application to the United
States Court for the appointments of re-
ceivers 10 manage the trusts.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25

million and a half dollars vorth-of
property was doomed to destruction. Up
TO l o'clock the following establishments
had succumbed: Marks Brothers, Adolplr
Heller, Shopeman Brothers, Strouse, Tan
hauser & Co., trimmings, No. 733 ArcN
street; w. II. Clark, agent for Buttericks'
patterns, No. 50 Arch street, and Mrs
Avans' boarding house in same building.
A large number OF stores on the south side
of Arch street were damaged by
heat and flooded with water to
such an extent that their losses will
be quite heavy. Among them were Isaac
Hirchberg & Co., jewellers, corner sth and
Arch; NJ. Pollock, embroideries, in the
second story, and Hornung's photograph
gallery in the third floor Of the same
building; Frederick Knoppel, candy man
ufacturer, corner Sth aud Arch, and s.
Abiles & Co., feathers, No, SOC Arch; L.
Dannenhaum's Son & Elliott, silk and mil
liner, SOS Arch; VIM. Menecke & Bro.,
dress trimmings, No. S04 Arch, and Wm.
II. Sbuster, restaurant, No. S02 Arch
and 80 North Sth street. Fire was
still burning feTcely at l O'Clock, bat it
was thought the greatest damage had
already been done.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Money for mcGarry.

ST. LOUIS, January 23-The suit for $1e,-
600 damages, brought by j. ]. McGarry
against the Missouri Pacific railroad for
malicious prosecution growing out of the
railroad strike in 1856, resulted to. day in a
verdict Of 1900 for the plaintiff. Nc.
Garry vss an influential member of the
Knights of Labor, holding the Office of
Judge advocate in one of the district as
semblies engaged in the strike. He was
arrested, with number of others, charged
with hindering the traffic of the railroad,
and was acquitted. de then brought the
above suit, and the result is considered a
great victory for the Knights of Labor.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25

Center; David A. Lsgle, Hancock; Daniel
Bostock, French Lick; Thomas Chin,
Mauckport; Samuel S. Henning, Sturgeon I;
John r. Mills, Valparaiso; Lucas A. Adams,
Bunker Hill; William h. BonwelI, Oak;
Montrsville Mahan, Shelbyville; William
A. 7. Jones, Shoals; Richard NJ: Baker,
Greencastle; Charles Jenson, Michigan
City; Edward Grffin, Logansport; William
Whelan, New Goshen
Mexican War-Clark Potter, Attica.
New Pensions-Rachel Lewis, Deforest
Thursey Yallher, Francisville; Margaret
]. Anderson, Burnett; minor of George W.
Parker, Little York; Julia, widow of James
Merrick, st. Paul; John H. Jackson, Ha-
ney's Corner; William Henry McAfee,
Boonville; Benjamin +. Wiles Greensburg
Calvin Washburn, Indianapolis.
Mexican War-Nancy j., widow OF John
Anter, Mellett; Clark Weidner, North
Manchester; William Unruh, Tassinong.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Mans Inhumanity to Man.

ST. PAUL, January pa story of hor-
rible inhumanity, or worse, reached the
Pioneer Press from Belgrade, Mont, where
it is said German laborer in the employ
Of farmer was allowed to freeze to death.
The laborer was i'll and was placed by the
farmer in room without fire, and will
fully neglected. After an unusually cold
night the man was found frozen to death.
His body was then removed to the wood
shed, where 1t was partially devoured by
hogs. 1t is asserted by indignant neigh
bors that the farmer allowed the man to
freeze to avoid paying him large SUM
due as wages
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Mr. Goschen has a word to Say

LONDON, January 24.-Mr. Goschen, the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at
Hastings last night, said that Mr.. Gladstone
knew perfectly well that neither he nor
Lord Harrington desired to place a duty
on corn. The Government, he said, was
determined that the coming session should
be normal one. There was no fear that
the ministry would go to pieces over its
home policy, as Mr.. Parnell had declared
it would. He denied that there was any
dissension in the cabinet over the local
government bill The story that Lord
Harrington had used pressure to induce
the Government to modify the measure
was simply an invention from beginning
to end.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
In Washington Society.


At an afternooner:
She-Ah, good morningl How do you?
He-Thanks! Oh! ah! So glad to see you
this morning.
She-Charming day?
He-Delightful. You are looking lovely
She-Ah, thanks, awfully. Didn't meet
you yesteI day at Mrs. Blanks tea?
He-How kind of you to remember. HE
wasn't there. heard a pretty compli-
ment paid you at Mrs. KS last night.
Charming place that, isn't it?
She-Exquisits. IShe was never there. j
Do tell me what you heard?
In another corner, later:
She to friend-What a delightful man
that Mr.. Robinson is.
Friend-Why, that isn't Robinson that's
Jones.
In another corner, about the same time:
He to friend-Isn't that Miss Brown
lovely!
Friepd-Ratsl That amt Miss Brown !;
that's Miss Smith.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The Spider whips the Bantam.

MINNEAPOLIS, January 23.-Ike Weir,
the Belfast Spider, and Tommy Miller, the
Omaha Bantam, met here tonight, the
latter being knocked out in seven rounds.
Some trouble was had at the beginning
over Miller's slight overweight. John
Donaldson and Jerry Murphy, of this city,
seconded Weir, and Ed Rothery. Miller's
backer, and Pat Killen, both Of Omaha,
stood behind Miller. Hank Selye was
the referee, and gave entire satisfaction.
All through the fight 1t was obvious that
Weir was the better man, but Miller stuck
gamely out until he went down for good
in the seventh round.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The Wabash Showing.

CHICAGO, January 23.-Receiver Nc
Nulta, of the Wabash Railroad Company,
to-day submitted his report of operations
for the year 1887. The following is sum-
mary: Receipts from operations of the
road, So, ,406, ,5S4; disbursements for opera
tion Of the road, 81 7,05O, ,645; track rentals,
$40, ,357; New York and Pacific Car Trust
Association, interest and expenses, $780,
$50; Chicago and Western Indiana Rail.
road sinking fund, $24,046; taxes 1886,
Gil; interest on first mortgage bonds, ST.
456, ,11S; cash balance on hand December
21 9224 0O7
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Loggers Frozen Stin.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.,, January 23.-Reports
reached here yesterday that two men,
working in logging camp on the west
fork of the Black River, were found frozen
stiff on the road leading to the choppings
from the camp. 1t is supposed they be-
came benumbed with cold while on their
way to supper. Saturday and yesterday
were the coldest days ever experienced IN
this part OF Wisconsin within recollection
OF the Oldest settlers. Thermometers in
dicated ffty.three to itty-six degrees be-
low zero, and much suffering IL reported.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The War in Ireland,

DUBLIN, January 23.-The Cork prison
board has written a visiting justice to the
effect that political prisoners who object TO
herd with convicted criminals may exer-
else with prisoners awaiting trial. It is
thought unlikely that this concession will
be accepted. The populsce of Falcaragh,
County Donegal, are guarding the residence
of the Rev. Mr.. Stephens, whose arrest is
expected on account Of his having advised
the tenants not to pay their rents. The
people are armed with revolvers and
bludgeons, and intense excitement pre-
walls.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
A Car RObbad

COLUMBUS, January 23.-[Special. IA
through car on the j., NJ. and l., from
Cambridge City to Louisville was broken
into in the yards here last night and
robbed Of box of goods. The company
was not able to determine what the box
contained or whether more goods were
taken from the car until the car reaches its
destinatlon Parties are suspected here,
and arrests will be made in a short time.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Dismissed.

paternity suit of Hattie Perdue against
Milton Reeves, a prominent citizen Of the
place, was dismissed to-day by Miss Per.
dues attorney, as the defense was prepared
to prove that the woman had made very
contradictory statements in regard to the
matter. She is in Jail under $500 bond to
await the action Of the grand Jury on a
charge Of perjury. 1t looks now as If
there was an attempt being made
to blackmail Mr.. Reeves
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25

offense, to King Humbert, whose sover-
eighty over United Italy the Pope both an
tsgonizes and denies.
Fourth-That in making the foregoing
protest we disavow all feeling of animosity
towards, or desire to abridge, either the
political or religious rights of our Roman
Catholic fellow citizens.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Beginning Q New Life.

"My beloved brethern," said Western
minister "it fills my heart with Joy to in
form you that the Mayor of eur little city
has experienced change of heart, and
hereafter will labor with us in advancing
our great and glorious cause" WM
Murmurs Of approval among the con.
gregation.
We hold for him, and the high confidence
we repose in our new brother, the taking
up Of the collection will be intrusted to
his care on this blessed Sabbath morp.n
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Big Blaze in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, January 23.-At 10
o'clock tonight fire occurred in the ex-
teDsive dress goods, millinery and trim
ming store OF Marks Brothers, corner of
sth and Arch streets. The store was q
mass OF flames before the fire engines ar
rived, A stiff southwesterly wind soon
famed the flames across Sth street to the
large millinery store of Adolph Heller,
and up Sth street TO Shopeman Brothers
extensive trimming and notion store. By
this time 1t was evident that fully o
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
TRIAL of Cora Lee.

SFRISSFIELD, Mo-, January % The Cora
Lee trial drags along tediously without any
new developments. Several Witnesses were
eIsmlned to day. David Anderson swore
that Cora Lee had said that Mrs. Graham,
he murdered woman, was in a sporting
9ouse in st. Louis. This was about the
t1neof the murder, and was during the
tHe when Mrs. Graham was missing.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Relief for Brown,s VaIIev.

ST. PAUL, January 23.-The Browns
Valley branch Of the Manitoba Railroad,
which has been blockaded since December
20, was opened to Wheeler to-day, and by
Wednesday a train load of fuel will reach
Browns Valley. The relief comes none
too, soon as the fuel supply In most towns
along the road was exhausted some days
ago and many farmers in the country ad-
iacent have bean burning hay, oats and
seed wheat.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The Knights of Lahnr have issned 9 rnn1u

The Knights Of Labor have issued q reply
to President Corbin's statement OF the mining
troubles Of the Reading system, claiming that
there was no agreement to go back to the old
figure January l, 1888. but that the agreement
was made to that date, because the receivers
would have no power over the company after
that time, as It would then go under q new
control.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25

Mormon, and the Bible. He is past eighty
three years of age. Mr.. Whitmore is an
old citizen of this town, and is known by
every one as man OF the highest honor,
having resided here since the year 1868.
He is not, and never has been, a believer
in polygamy. He left the Mormon Church
in 1888, on account of their departing from
the faith, as be believes. His mind is still
clear. He is in no pain whatever, but is
gradually sinking, and death is expected
auv hour
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
A Sad State or Affairs,
New York Sun.

Old Mrs. Bently-Hsve We heerd any.
thing about Mrs. Brown lately, Obadiah?
Old Mr.. Bently-She died several days
ago. thought We knew that.
Old Mrs. Bently-I never heerd OF IL,
Poor soul, an 30 she's dead
Old Mr.. Bently-Yes, dead an buried.
Old Mrs. BAN buried, tool Oh my ).
wuss an wussl
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
The Book of Mormnn

RICHMOND, No., January 23.-David
Whitmore, the last one OF the two wit
Eesses to the truth of the Book of Mormon,
s now IN a dying condition at his
home here. Last evening he called the
family sndifriends to his bed side, and bore
ne testimony to the truth Of the Book OF,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Saved the Cash and Lost His Life.


LIMESTONE, Indian Territory, January %.
-Four masked men, all heavily armed
entered the Citizens Bank, Saturday, aud
presenting a pistol at the head of the
cashier, W. T. Reynolds, demanding that
be turn over the cash on hand While
pretending 10 comply, Reyonalds slammed
the door of the safe to and turned the
lock. He was at once laid out by bullet
from a pistol of the despsra1oss,
which struck him above the heart, killing
him instantly. The bank was then ran
sacked and all the money in the cash
drawer, some s., 800, was taken. An at
tempt was made TO open the safe, but in
This the robbers were foiled. as the
sound Of pistol shots was heard,
several people came running to-
ward the bank to ascertain the
cause Of the trouble. They were fred upon
by three OF the men who were on guard,
and retreated to get arms. In few min
utes the town was aroused and twenty or
thirty armed men hurried toward the
bank. The robbers were Just mounting
their horses, and a hot FIRE started, in which
one OF the robbers. Thomas Evan, was
killed outright, being shot several times in
the head and body. He was identified as
ranchman, living near town. In the
melee four citizens were wounded, but not
fatally, two receiving shots through the
arms and two others being slightly wound
ed in the lower extremlties. The three
surviving robbers then rode away with the
booty captured. A posse Of pursuers was
soon upon the trail of the flying outlaws,
who were riding rapidly in the direction
OF Atolka. After about an hours hard pur-
suit they were surrounded, captured and
taken to Limestone, where Judge Lynch
was called in to hold court. The leader
was found guilty of the murder of Rey-
Dolds, and was forthwith strung up. The
other two we're placed in charge of strong
guard and started for Ft. Washita. where
they will be turned over to the United
States authorities. The stolen money was
recovered.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Commuted His Sentenced

WhsHIEsToE, January 23.-[SpeciaIJ-
The President to-day commuted to four
years the sentence Of John Sprsgue, con-
victed In Indiana of forgery, and given
eight years In prison.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-01-25
Iva W,ys1f Dispsing Of the Cish Kept in
Banking institutions.
A O;tksr Goes From Auburn, N. Y, to Can
id. Whh All Lv,ilabls Funds.
es1l Thieves Get Away With the Money in an
Ildiin Territory Bank.
summary Border Justice Melted Out to
theLeader, Who Killed a Brave Cash
ier-Others Captured,

AUBURN, n. Y, January 23.-The doors
Of the First Eationl Bank OF Auburn were
closed this morning. the following notice
posted: Pending the examination of the
affairs CT the bank and in the absence of
the cashier, this bank will be closed until
further notice. Demands payable here will
be received here" Bank Examiner Clark,
arrived here Friday, and it is supposed his
visit preci pitated matters. He is now in
Z charge of the books, but absolutely moth
ing suthentic concerning them is known
TO outsiders, 1t is OF believed that any
defaleation has taken place, but that the
; whole trouble is due to mismanagement
n lsrdiug funds On insufficient collateral
and allowing customers to make large
oTerdrafts. a false statement was made
10 the Bank Examiner to conceal the true
state OF stfairs, and cashier Charles o. Brien
and book-keeper Elmer +. Morse, have f sd
the city, presumably taking a train west,
Saturday afternoon. Considerable excite
ment prevails upon the street and the air
is thick with rumors. 1t is not believed
that depositOrs will suffer loss, but some
smallar business cor cerDs, finding their
source of supplies cut of, may be forced to
the wall. The annual statement of the
! bank published December 10, 1887, showed
a paid up capital of $3.50, ,0O0 and undivided
profits of $40 37S. TIE deposits subject to
check amounted to S3j6,04 The loans
anu ulsCOuuIS were plhCeu db SO44 UUU
The examination of the books Is progress
ing. The doors are closed, nobody Is admit
ted, and no figures are given for publication.
1t will take several days to straighteD out
the books and verify the entries A di-
rector isreported as saying that the def
cheney will amount to $500. 600. This bank
was the depository of the City Treasurer,
Board Of Education, State prison and asy-
INN, sggregating quarter of million,
but these are secured by bond. The di-
recto!s claim that the doors are closed
temporarily, merely as a matter of pru-
dence until the books can be oVerhauled.
, The excitement is subsiding, and no further
trouble is apprehended.
WAsHINGToN, January 23-The Comp
troller Of the Currency was to-day inform cd
by telegraph that the First National Bank
of Auburn, New York, closed its doors this
morning by reason of heavy defalcstion
on the part Of its cashier, Mr.. Charles
1 'Brien, who has absconded, and is now
pposed TO be in Canada. The amount of
the defalcation is not stated.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-04
Lundl Club.

The club will meet at Mrs. Polk
5ohnson's Monday evening, October
$th. The program is as follows :
Author, Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox {;
Biography, j. r. Herndon; Reeita-
tons, Misses Ellie Henry and Jeanne
Mattill; Selections, Misses Laura
Smith, Levitte Lawrence, Miss Mer-
riwetherand Mrs. Kimbrough Criti-
cism, Prof. Morton; Music, Misses
Emma Tyler, Eddie Poston and
Jennie Bailey, aad Messrs. King,
Boyd, '5utphin and Sam Hodgson.
f. u. Daniel and j. L. Sutphin
were elected president and secretary
pro tenn respectively, at the last meet
ing. y full attendance is requested
at the next meeting in order to ar
range program, etc, for the coming
winter.