The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-24
MURDER MYSTERY DEEpENS
Peculiar Developments in the Investi-
cation of the Young Case Yesterday.
Ed Sala, One of Emma Binan's Ex- Husbands
Examined by the Coroner on the Theory
that lie Might Re the Man.

The Young murder case has begun to de-
velop some complicated facts or fancies
that would seem we'll nigh unsolv able
and, as a matter of fact. have created In
the minds of the police at least the shadow
of doubt regarding the guilt of Charles
Seibert. A "thick-set man" was found
yesterday who corresponds closely to the
description given by witnesses of the sup
posed detective who was seen loafing about
with Young on the afternoon of the day he
was killed. The man is Ed Sala, the di-
was detained short time yesterday by
Chief of Detectives Splann. He
was examined Thoroughly by the
officer and Coroner Beck. but
readily accounted for himself on the
day of the murder, ana asserted that he
could establish the fact that he knew moth
ing of the crime until he was told of it dur
ing the evening. He admitted an &C
quaintance with Young OF long standing.
but was positive he bad not seen hun for
two weeks until ne stood by the dying
mans couch in Mrs. divers house. Sala.
although divorced from Mrs. Binan. con-
tinues to live In the same house with her.
and boards with her present husband. His
impeiled by the many vague rurnors fyina
about the west part of the city coupling
Sala with the crime. and so strong did the
talk grow that 1t was broadly limited that
he struck the blow which killed Young.
The dead mans sister and brother-ln-iaw.
Mr.: and Mrs. William kugelman. who re-
side at No. sis West Maryland street,
are positive in their assertion that
Seibert Is innocent and they ere inclined to
give credence to the gossip of the neigh
formed the officers that Mollie Mcintyre.
living on Everett street, across the river.
had divulged startling piece of informa-
ti0n to the effect that she knew woman
story involved Mrs. Binan and her divorced
husband. Ed Sala. This alleged witness
was looked for by Coroner Beck. but he was
unable TO find her. This unknown woman
claimed TO have seen Young standing in
Mrs. Blnan's door quarrelipg with the
woman and Ed Sala, that they were all
very angry and finally Sala struck Young
with o stick of wood knocking him down
and STAN ping upon his breast and that Mrs.
Binan then secured the wood and burned it
ND In her cook stove. This tale was gcner-
ally discussed by the residents across the
river, principally among the women. The
fact that on Youngs breast were discov-
cred number of bruises. light strengthen
the theory that he had been stamped after
he fell. Miss Bette Reed, cousin of
Young, sat up with the injured man ell
night last Monday night and claims that
she heard him speak. She was working
with him. and, after several Intellectual
attempts to revive him. placed her lips
close to his face and spoke: John, can't
you tell me who struck yous" The sick
man appeared to understand. and Miss
Reed is confident that he replied: ED"
She also thought she could detect the
name "Sala."
Nearly every man and woman in that
section OF the city has theory in the case.
and. in addition to the above rumor. the
stairway" idea is favored. There are per-
hsps fifteen steps leading to the apart
neDts on the second floor of the house
whore Young was found and the stairway
Is exceedingly steep. A man falling from
the top would have little CHARGE to catch
himself before striking the bottom. and
particularly had he been struck blow
and precipItated from the top. Sala talked
to the officers without hesitation and with
apparent sincerity. Last night he was
taken before Msley. the saloon keeper who
testified to having sold Young anu q heavy
set man drinks just before the former was
struck down. Maloy. without hesitation,
said that Sala was not the man, but ad-
miJted that he strongly resembled the
stranger. The coroner will continue the
investigation of the mystery this morning.