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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
THE CAREER OF DR.. ARCHER.
A Mixture of SwindIing and Romantic Incl
cfdents.

a Mixture OF SWlndltng and Romantic Incl
cidents.
ANDERSON, March 2. Especial. i The
SENTINEL today gave the particulars of the
arrest of DR.. Archer, the Summitville
dentist, who IL wanted in Nebraska on
numerous grand jury indictments.
Ii was Detective B. F. Pinneo who
brought about the capture and not De-
tective Stephenson, as Was stated. The
latter name was assumed for obvious
reasons. AS soon as the detective got eyes
on Archer at Sumnitville yesterday he
recognized him. The two used to office
In the same building a. Lincoln. Archer
had an elegant suite of rooms fitted up
for dental parlors. There was Brussels
carpet on the floor, upho stored furniture.
lace curtains and other furnishings of
equally expensive character. He is said
to he first-class operator. Thoroughly
posted In his business and consequently
had large practice To ali appearances
be was making money. but being high
rol er the receipts were not equal to the
expenditures and eventually his craft en-
eountered the hidden rocks 1t was then
that he committed the crime of selling
his morIgaged effects and skipped out
from Lincoln. Neb., as stated in The SEN
TINEL today.
HIS parents live a Spencer. Ind, and he
has young wife at Cairo. Ill. Archer
was married some three or four years ago,
his bride being a mere girl. He had his
eye on her money. When the girls faith
er died. she inherited $25.0O0 OF lie insur.
ance money which was to be paid her
when she reached the age of eighteen
years. II was this money more particu-
larly that the young and ambitious dent
ist was after. One night a cab drove up
to the door where the girl lived, and q
couple OF fellows under pretext OF talking
TO her called her outside. Archer was
skulking behind the fence at the eide of
the gate, ana when the opportunity of
cred he grabbed the girl about the waist.
lifted her by main strength into the cab
and then drove to railroad station some
six or seven miles away. It Was bold
case of KIDNAPPING.
The girl cried and made all kinds of pro-
testation, but Archer explain ed 10 the con-
ductor that she was his sister and had
suddenly become insane. His story was
taken tor the truth and his scheme worked
admirably. Archer took the girl 10 Spen-
Ger, Iud., where a reconciliation was
brought about and the marriage occurred
in short order.
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combined with lavender satin; Mrs.
James s. Ewing. rose silk and thread lace !:
Miss Lucy Bum. lemon brocade; Mise
Fanny Bum, lilac crepe
The cabinet ladies present were Mes
danes Carlisle. Lamont and Bissell and
Miss Herbert, daughter of the secretary of
the navy. The wives of the three sons OF
Secretary of Agriculture Morton were
also present. Mrs. Gresham and Mrs.
Hoke Smith were not in the city, and Mrs.
Olney. wife of the attorney-generai, did
not feel equal to the task
The material of Mrs Carlisle's gown was
a superb brocade in which pinkish mauve
shades predOminated. The train was
very long aud full court train. The waist
was elegant trimmed with point lace
and gold and seed pearls and had high
puted elbow sleeves of the brocade. The
neck WAS finished with rich old lace. sixteen
inches wide. caught upon one shoulder
with ostrich tips. One end was hidden
under the velvet bow at the waist in front
ami then carried down the side of the
skirt and festooned with large violet bow.
Then it was fastened across the front of
the skirt in its full width
and disappeared under the trail. Miss
Carli,le wore white crepe. trimmed with
light blue velvet. The low-necked waist
was edged with q garland OF forget me-
nOts and she wore a wreath of the same
flower in her hair
Mira. Lamont was attired in a gown with
sn old 20 satin trout. the back brocaded
with terra Gotta stripes. The sleeves we're
pulled, of velvet to match the color in the
brocAded stripes. Lace was iobotted
around the bottom and up the front,
caught with bows The bodice was OF vel
Vet trimmed with gold and pearl fringe
with fall OF lace.
Mrs Leila Herbert. daughter of the sec
rotary of the navy, wore q gown in the
stvls OF 1880. The material was cream
satin. The skirt had no train aud stood
out stffly at the bottom. where it was
fiunced deeply with lace over silver gauze
and festooned with punches of cream
roses. The bodice had the lace arranged
in q pretty bertha fashion. Pearl orna-
ments were worn.
Miss Wilmer OF Birmingham, Ala, who
Is Mis- Herberts guest. wore q gown of
We low silk trimmed with cord lace.
Mrs Birse chose a gown Of pale yellow
brocaded satin stripped with mink and
blue and finished with an abundance OF
rare old lace.
Mrs. Joy Morton wore heliotrope bro
cade aud velvet, made in the directoire
style and trimmed with mink aud
duchesse lace.
Mrs. Paul Morton. corn colored brocade
combin with pa heliotrope satin and a
iail OF lace.
Mrs Carl Morton. black silk with white
and black ace.
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VINcENNEs, March 8. Especial. =
Luther NJ. Smith, a prosperous farmer
living one mile north of this city. was this
morning shot down in his own house be-
fore the eyes OF his wife and child.
The deed Was committed BY John Kirk.
the brother-in-law of the victim. Alter
committing the act, Kirk drove into town
and gave himself up to the sheriff, who
placed him in Jail Kirk says that the
killing was done in self defense,
but declines to make any statement OF the
particulars that led up to it, preferring to
wait until the case is called for trial. Mrs.
Smith, who is q sitter of Kirk, was suing
her husband Tor divorce Notwithstanding
che lived under the same roof with the
dead man. Smith and Kirk had not been
on friendly terms for some time and the
former had forbidden the latter to come
upon his premises, warning him that his
visit two weeks ago must be his last.
Kirk, who is by no means a quarrel
acme man but very determined
fellow called at Smiths house this morn
ing tn see his mother who made her homo
with the Smiths. Smith met him at the
door and some hot words passed between
than, during which Smith had procured a
shotgun and had advanced upon Kirk,
who grabbed the weapon and attempted
to wrench il from his grasp.
In the scuffle Kirk pulled pistol from
his pocket and shot Smith in the breast,
the ball entering just above the second
rib. Smith fell to the floor with the gun
in bis han /. breaking It at the breech.
He then expired without a Rroan.
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JUDGE JACKSON A JUSTICE.
The Oath of Office Administered by Chief
Justice Fuller.

The Oath of Office Administered by Chief
Justice Fuller.
small gathering of kinsfolk, personal
friends and aides OF the supreme court
circle assembled in the supreme court
this morning in advance of the great inau-
Rural ceremonies OF the day and witnessed
the induction into the otiice of justice of
The supreme court OF The United States OF
Judge Howell +. Jackson. successor TO the
late Justice Lamar Prior 10 the cere.
monies in the courtroom the ordinary
oath OF office was administered
to Justice Jackson in the robing room Of
the court bv Chief Justice FuI or, the
wi nesses being all the other justices of
the court, Retired Justice Strong, ex-At-
torney-G General Garland. Clerk Mckinney
and Marshal Wright. At IL O'Clock the
members OF the cou TITLED into the court
room, Judge Jackson bringing up the
rear aud stopping at the clerks desk.
When the court was seated Chief Justice
Flu Ter said: lit gives me pleasure TO an
nounce that since adjournment Of the
courc the vacancy then existing on this
bench has been filled by tie appointment
of HowellsJ. Jackson of Tennessee. Mr.
Jackson 10 present aud ready to take the
oath
After Clerk McKennev had read tho
commission OF the new justice. Mr.. Jack
son in clear. firm voice read from manu-
script the judicial oath and was sworn in
by the clerk. He then proceeded behind
the rail to the end seat on the bench
where he was cordially welcomed by JUS
tice Brown. Justics jackson took his
seat on the bench and witnessed the adj
mission to practice of an Iowa lawyer.
after which the court took recess to att end
the presidential Inauguration ceremonies
and final adjournment occurred imme-
diately after that event.
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BURGLARS IN A FARM HOUSE.

They Succeed In Securing n Large Amount
of Booty.
WABASH, Feb. 2S.-[Spscial. l-Informa-
ton reached here today of daring burg
lary perpetrated last night at Somerset,
this county.
While Mr.. and Mrs. John Eckleberger
were in the rear of their house sneak
thieves entered the front room, it is sup
posed. with the aid of skeleton keys. and,
opsnings bureau in which Mr.. Eckls-
berger kept his valuablss. carried oil the
contents. The bold invaders secured
nearly 500 In gold. $50 in silver. $50 in
currency. two Certificates of deposit in
the First national bank of Wabash for
1900 and warehouse receipts for 400
bushels of wheat. Only a ten-doA ar bill
was left in the d aver. The total of
money etc, taken was over $1,000, but
payment has been stopped on the GER
tificates and the receipts.
There is no clue 10 the thieyes. though ID
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-08
MONTANAS NEW SENATOR.
Governor Richards Appoints Mantle
Republican. to Succeed Sanders.

HELENA, Mont, March 4.-Governor Rick
ards today appointed Lee Mantle of Butte q. s.
senator to sucoeed Sanders. The legislative as
sembly failed to make an election and there
was an active contest for the appointment
between Mantle aud eandeas. The re-
suit in doubt TO the last moment
The successful contestant is chairman of the
republican stste committee ana is mayor OF
Butte. He is the principa proprietor and
manager OF the Butte Inter HOUntdiR. lie is a
native of England and about fourty
years of age. His. parents emigrated
TO Utah. where he was left an orphan. He
learned telegraphy. and for some time had
charge of section and toll road on the old
overland stage route. He settled at Butte
about 1879 and engaged 10 insurance, real
estate and mining. in which he has aecum ulated
q fortune. estimated at slOOO 200.
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Judge Gresham Arrives.

The Hon. Walter @. Gresham reached
Washington this afternoon and is regis
tered at the Arlington hotel All the
members OF the new cabinet are now Ia
the city and will be ready to take the
oath OF Office az soon as their names
have been transmitted to the senate
and received the approval of that
body. Alter dining Judge Gresham
passed some time in the Hobbies of the
hotel conversing with friends. He was
naturally the object of much attention
from persons who were glad of an oppor-
tuuity to see the premier OF the incoming
administration.
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SOME OF THE COSTUMES.
First Ladies of the Land in Their sup.
Goxrua

First Ladies of the Land in Their superb
Gowns.
The costumes worn by Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Stevenson and by the wives of
the cabinet officers were not the least at
trsctivs OF the many elegant
toilets displayed. The gown worn
by Mrs. Cleveland was made of heavy
white satin, empire front and tight fitting
back. Ii WAS richly trimmed with point
lace, and embroidered with crystal beads.
The embroidery run up in rays, about
twelve inches from the bottom OF the
skirt. which was pintsd in the back.
The empire front was outlined with lace
and crystal embroidery. The sleeves were
large pufis made of satin. dotted with the
beads, and had stiff satin bows at the
shoulders. A heavy fall OF the lace COM
pletsd the eorsage. The gown waa severe
in style. but very rich and graceful.
Mrs. Stevenson. wife OF the vice.pre
dent. was accompanied to the bal by all
the ladies of the party that came with her
from Bloomington, save Mira Scott. her
sister, who IL in mourning. Mrs Steven
sons goan was q combination OF cream
anu hsliotrops of MORE antique and velvet.
The skirt and corsags were OF cream
MORE. About the bottom of the skirt
was . narrow arrangement OF the hello
trope velvet The corsage was decOlrte.
with q rich bertha Of rare old duchesse
lace outlined by gar and OF violsts.
Mrs Stevsnson's gloves snd fan matched
the velvet, and she wore no jewels
Miss Stevenson wore pink chiffon en-
droidsred in colors over pink silk.
Mas Julia Stevenson wore white benga-
line with fu pulled elbow sleeves of RAIN
bow satin ana pear Rassementeries.
Miss Letitis Stevenson, yet q school
girl. wore . Josephine gown of turquoise
blue fai le and lace.
Miss JUL. Scott wore white corded silk.
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A Family Narrowly Escapes Death.

LooANsPoRT. March 81 Special. Jacob
Coons. a farmer living south of LoVansport,
his wife and TWO children had q narrow
escape from death last night by gas as
phyxiation. A damper in a stove was
turned off causing the house to fl with
gas. Mrs. Coons was awakened early this
morning and with diiiicu ty tried to
arouse the other occupants of the house.
but failed, thu husband and children be-
ing apparently dead NeiVhbors were
finally called and medical aid summoned.
PHYSICIANS in attendance repOr. chance
ofrecovery of the entire family, although
all are still in . critical condition.
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Sans Eyes, sans Tail.

MARION. Feb. 20 - Special. Phillip
Graf, a farmer living southwest of Con-
verse, has a freak which has been attract
ing considerable attention. A week ago
a calf was born on his farm without any
eyes and without any sign of a tail. The
monstrosity in other respects is a perfectly
developed specimen of the bovine tribe.
and j. doing well. A number OF fr ak
hunters are irving to secure possession of
the animal for exhibition. Should II sur
vive the tiy season it is likely to become a
well-advertised attraction in some side
show or museum.
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A Jealous woman's Revenge.

MUNcIE. March Especial. IA woman
giving her name as Mrs. Anna Guynn
arrived here few days since al .e9in9 her
self to be wife No. l of G. w. Guynn, a
wellknown young man residing here with
q young woman 10 whom he was married
in Decatur county last December. The
woman said she was married TO Guynn at
Indianapolis last May and filed charge
of bigamv against him. The case was
ca led today, but the alleged Mrs Guvnn
did not make her appearance aud the de-
PENDANT was released Word from IndI-
annapolis showed that Guynn was not
married in that city as charged. 1t was
shown thst her right name is Miss Anna
Smyzer and that she resides at l3lt +.
Washinvton-st in Indianapolis Her
sworn statements were false and Guynn
will prosecute her for perjury. A fit of
jealousy prompted the womsn's actions.
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Restored 20 hts family.
Who say the clouds of life have not a
silver lining? Look at little year old
Grover Reynolds, Watson, Ill. His
father, Daniel w. Reynolds, after
describing the little sufferers long
illness, continues: Finally gravel
was forced into the urethra and re-
manned there, producing blood poison
ing and dropsical illusions. he was
treated by council of eminent ply
sicians. They made incisions to let the
water out and finally properly advised
an operation, but confessed the little
sufferer was SO weak death would likely
result refused and began giving him
DIR. Fenners Kidney and Backache
Cure. Before one bottle had been en-
tirely taken the stone had become so far
dissolved by the remedy that it passed
out of itself and the child is well and
sound to-day" This shows its power
In dissolving stone. 1t is equally pow
erful for good in all kidney diseases.
Money returned II satisfaction not
given. Take a bottle home to-day.
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was certainly the crime of persons familiar
with the hous-. Mr., Eckleberger is q
wealthy retired farmer
COLUMBUS AGITATED.
One Hundred Society People of Both Sex.
Charged with Gambling.

one Hundred Society People of Both Sexes
Charged with Gambling.
COLUMBUS, March 3.-[Special. l. This
little city is agitated from center TO cir
cumference. The grand jury has caused
service to be issued upon 100 ladies and
gentlemen OF the social circles of the city
for playing progressive euchre for prizes.
Some call it gambling
This is the result Of q war made upon
the saloons and their properties by the
ministers and churches of the cit To
retaliate the saloon men caused list of
all those who had participated in pro-
gressive euchre parties TO he given to the
grand jury with the view to have them
indicted for gambling. On the list are
many prominent church members who
have been contending Tor end winning
prizes at euchre parties. Some of those
charged have quietly left the city while
others saw they will not pay attention to
the matter.
The matter has been accommodating and
growing In interest for sewers al weeks until
it now approaches a serious climax.
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The Hon. John L. Farrar,s Funeral.

PERU. March s. Especial. The re-
mains of the Hon. John L. Farrar laid in
state in the court house TODAY from IL
until o'clock. when the funeral services
were held in the court room. The ser
mon was preached by the Rev. Mr.. Dick.
assisted by the Revs. Mr.. GOWNS and Mr..
Seamans. The psil-bearers were all prom
inent members of tine bar and friends of
long standing and association with the
deceased. Thousands view ed the remains
during the time they were in state aud a
large crowd followed to the grave. The
dec ased was sixty nine wears of age and
he had been an active member of the
bar for forty-one years in this county.
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Probable Murder at T,sneII.

TAswELL, March 2. Especial. j Will
liam Suthers shot and undoubtedly mort
ally wounded Henry knight few yards
from this depot at o'clock tonight
knight was drunk and an cd grudge ex-
listed and he attacked Suthers. shooting
twice at him. Suthere knocked the re-
volver from Knights hand with q brick
seized it and shot him in the neck. The
ba 1 entered beneath and TO the left of the
chin, passed around and lodged near the
spine. The wounded man is lying waiting
for death. Suthers is unmarried. knight
is married and had one child.
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The MAKERS of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy say eff we can't cure your
Catarrh no matter what your case is,
we'll pay you $500 in CASH" Now you
can see what is said of other remedies,
and decide which is most likely to cure
you. Costs only &c cents.
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Young Dentist Arrested.

ANDERSON, March l.-[Special. will
lam G. Archer, Q young dentist, who re-
Gently began business at Summitville. was
arrested this afternoon by Detective
Stephenson of Nebraska on a recqu sition
from the governor OF this state. Archer,
according to the detectives story. ia
wanted there for purchasing dental tools
to the amount of 81, 900 at different places,
and giving chattsi mortgages on the
property, afterward sold them. His
parents live az Spencer.
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Girls on a strike.

MARION, March 2.-[SpecisI. Twenty
five girls employed as chair bottomers in
the Keller chair factory went out on a
strike this morning. They asked for an in
crease OF two cents on the chair, which
was refused them. A skilful worker can
earn fair wages. but the beginners
can scarcely earn living. some getting
only 81 80 a week. There was consider
twenty five cir marched in BODY into
the proprietor's Office. made their de-
mand and then marched out again. What
the outcome will be is not yet known, but
it is thought a new force will be em-
ployed.
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HIS TROUBLES TOO MUCH FOR HIM.
Ex-AuditOr Ball of Boone County Takes
His Own Life.

LEBANON, March Especial John
NJ. Ball. ex mayor and ex-county auditor
today committed suicide by shooting him.
self through the heart. For year or
more Mr.. Ball has been respondent over
financial losses and political defeat, which
have driven him to extreme measures and
unsettled his mind. Mr. Ball was q prom
inent democrat and leading citizen. He
wrote an explanation of his deed, saying
God told him to do il"
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Young Homo Thlef sentenced.

BLUFFroN, March ESPECIAL. George
Jones. aged seventeen, who stole James
Eaton's horse last Thursday, was today
sentenced to two years in the prison
north by Judge Daley. He stated that he
had decided to make burglary and horse
stealing his avocation.
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Found Dead in Bed.

SHELBYvILLE, March Especial J.
Charles Gritfiths OF Falkland was found
dead in bed when his father went to Cal,
him this morning lie had been heard
10 get up some time during the night and
put a dog out of the house. He was single
and aped about twenty-five years. Some
time ago he fell out OF wagon. sliehting
on his head. but since then he had appsr-
emily recovered his usual health.
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Another Farmer Beat Out of Money.

WABASH. March Especial Farmer
Litchenwalter. living twelve miles north
east OF Wabash, has just taken his Lesson
in the wiles OF confidence men. He signed
a contract presented by two strangers to
take the agency for piano and very soon
began TO grow suspicious and asked TO see
the contract again. He was refused. He
followed the strangers to a nelghborinR
town and with the aid OF an attorney COM
promised by paying the confidence men
COX
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BLOODY FIGHT WITH KNIVES.
One Man DIsemboweIed and Others
Fatally Cut.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. March AT Whitwell,
Tenn. there was a fight between the Ross and
Morrison families. Three of the Morrison
boys were engaged in a row. also their friend,
Pope Dodson. Will Ross, with a knife, in-
fictod mortal wounds on two of the Morrison
boys. Pope DodsOn and Hugh Morrison turned
on Will Ross and cut him literally 10 pieces
Roy Taylor Morrison was stabbed tw ce in the
lungs. Ii is almost certain that viii Ross,
Roy aud Taylor Morrison will die.
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sales which begins on March q. The
first to be sold is Eura-2:l91 Among
the consignments are seven brood mares
by Blue Bull rs, ali in foal to good horses,
and the entire property of the Rush
County Live Stock and Percheron breeders
association to close partnership. These
sales will be largely attended.
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A Young Horse Thief.

MONTPELIER, March 1. Especial. -
George Jones, seventeen years old, living
six mi es east of this place. stole q horse
from the rack at Button Monday belong
ing to James Eaton. The officers caught
him on the Godfrey reserve this evening.
He had traded the horse off. The officers
took him to Bludton and placed him in
iail
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KILLED BEFORE HIS WIFE.
LUTHER M. SMITH SHOT DOWN IN
HIS OWN HOUSE.

or a Knox County Tragedy-General State
News-FuneraI of the Hon. John G. Farrar
at Peru-Fatally Burned by Natural Gas
at RichmOnd-Big Damage Suit at Laporte
White Caps and the Saloons at Bates
Vile.
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Return OF an Eloping Couple.

RICHMOND, March Especial AL
phonse Cutter and Miss Emma King re-
turned here from Newport Ky.. today, to
which place they eloped yesterday and
were married. Ser Gus objections is said
to have caused the step.