The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24

DANvIILE, Nay 20-LSpeeial. The entire
community at this Eour is iaboring under in
tense excitement.
The report soon after midpay that man had
been shot and was dying in the court house
drew an immense and eager crowd TO that
building ia a very few moments. The report
proved to be true indeed.
Cola Brown OF Lebanon had shot and killed
Samuel Wesner OF the same city. They were
here attending a trial in court, Brown as wit
hess aud Wesner as attorney in the case.
Wesner stood high as q citizen OF Lebanon and
Iiso as q prominent attorney az the Boone
county bar.
The shooting occurred in the court room d.
reeiiy in front of the judges desk. For sew
eEal days a suit-Martin Hohe- ega.ns. the
Lebanon gas company Tor damages had been on
TRIAL. ard had been bitterly contested on both
sides. The argument had been completed and
the court had adjourned. aud Wesnsr was
laughing aud talking, pleased over the con-
duct OF the case. Nesner was told that he
must look out for Brown, and be replied
that be heard tia, Brown had revolver
last uigh;, but he was not afraid. Brown
then came fsom the side OF tie room
where he had bcen standing. muttering threats
against Wesner and the two men soon con-
frontod each other.
Brown exclaimed. "What do you mean sir.
Ny reputation is just as good as yours."
They kept M running dialogue for few
seconds, when Wesner SAID:
ION. you have got pistol in your back
pocket. Pail 1t on ne if you dare. Pull il,
say"
Upon the word Brown drew his revolver and
fred two shots. Almost Immediately Wesner
moved toward Brown and pulled long dag
ger, aud just he iaid hands on Brown,
Brown fell end Wesner was taken OF and laid
down. Brown was arrested and his revolver
was taken away from him. Wesner's strength
began 20 tail and he died in forty minutes.
Brown was immediately arrested and taken 10
jail.
When he arrived there be was not disposed
to talk, but he found his hand rather badly cut
by the dagger which Wesner tried 10 cut him
with. The first ball fired struck Nesner in the
left forearm and came out near the elbow. The
second ball struck near the base oil the
breast-bOne and ranged downward. showing
under the skin about four inches from the
base OF the spinal column. The weapon was u
32-caliber Smith K WessOn self-cOcklng reyo,-
yer. Ii Is Q nve-cbambered weapon. and now
contains two loaded shells. two empty ones
md an empty chamber. Brown was a witness
In the case alluded to before the
court, and Nesner had made some rather
free ana bitter comments upOu Browns evil
denee. This, il is supposed. IS what incensed
Brown. end led TO the shooting.
The o1TOners verdict charges Brown with
Wesner's murder.
LEBANON, May 20.-,Special. -Telegrams
received from Dauville say that Cola Brown
shot and killed James Weaver in the court
house there about noon. The news spread
rapidly over the town and produced much ex.
element Later dispatches from DanyiI!e IN
Gieate that much bitterness exists there aud
BroSn's friends have telegraphed the authori-
TIES thai Il any violence Is etiemD pied 10 take
Brown 10 Indiana polls The remains of Nj.
Nesner are expected tonight. but no arrange
meats have as Jet been made Tor the funeral.
Both men ere popular here and everybody re-
prcis the sad occurrence.