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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
BOOTHS FUNERAL.
Exercises Over the Remains of the
Dead Actor at New York.

NEW YORK. June 9.-The funeral services
over the remains of Edwin Booth were held
this morning at 10 o. clock at the Church of the
TRANSPORTATION. Seldom hes tho little church
around the corner" been so com letely filled
from ohaneel to doors IL was this morning
an hour before the procession was expected.
Actors. artists, men of letters, men whose
names are known as foremost in the professions
on both sides of the Atlantic; men
of millions, men of whom the great
crowd outside the church yard pushed
and squeezed and craned their necks, all were
there to join in the ceremony and the requiem
to the peAce-depsrted soul" OF the greatest
Hamlet of them all. Il was not only a pro-
foundly impressive scene, but il was sbso-
lutely unique one, Never bsfore has the
American public been called upon to mourn
for actor who for over quarter OF GEN.
fury has been associated with the highest ideal
of the master character OF An immortal author.
The modest wreath of laurel. the only emblem
resting on the coffin lid, betokened
that the dense throng who had gathered
on Fifth-ave. and down Twenty-ninth-
ct. far as it was possible TO stand and see the
churchyard of the Little Church" were there.
at the obseduies of national character.
The funeral procession was half honr late
and the suspense ct the church was pain full.
Edwin Booth had made his last exit. Bishop
Potter ofiiciated and was assisted by DR.. Hough-
ton, the rector OF the church. and DIR. Bispham,
q friend of the great actor. At the Grand Cen
trail q special train took the party TO Boston.
Interment will be at Mt. Auburn.
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said the prosecutor, lis no angel. pure and
undefled; the state makes no claim that
he is. But We do insist that. according to
the evidence in this case. it has been
shown that never in all his life did be
commit an offense against the law that he
was not under the influence of intoxicat-
ing liquor. That is no excuse. but
in all the outrages these defend
ants have committed there has
never been an instance where they could
have pleaded drunkenness in mitigation
of their offenses. Joshua Mundon had no
interest in this case These defendants
have the most vital interest in the case.
So you have on one side Mundon without
a particle OF individual interest in the
case, and the other John Parker and Ed
McAfee with every interest. Hero we
had Joshua Mundon swearing that Parker,
within the secret recesees of the county
prison, said the name of the druggist who
was killed was Faster" and that it took
but little nerve" to put him ''out of the
way" On the witness stand this man
Parker was asked g question. tine an
swer to which involved the pronunciation
of the murdered druggists name-do You
not remember, gentlemen OF the jury,
that John Parker pronounced the name
Mr.. East-Mr. Eyster? That WAS an
unfortunate slip of the tongue. for it was
enough to confirm the story of Parker's
confession told by Joshua Mundon on the
witness stand. That slip of the tongue
was the last nail driven into the collins OF
these defendants"
In concluding the states attorney said:
81 want you to take into consideration the
awful character of the crime when you
come to determine upon what the penalty
in this case should be. Mr.. Healing
has talked to you about not taking
into consideration the numerous
crimes that have been committed
in this community. when you come to
make up your verdict as TO the guilt or
innocence of these defendants That is
right, but when you come to mako up
your verdict as TO what the penalty shall
be, think it but Just and right that you
should make your penalty one that will
stop such Rtrocious crimes as the one with
which the defendants are charged"
81 object to the statements of the prose
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
PRosI Gu OF HOFFMAN.

from the highest happiness to the deepest
sorrow, l ask you. gentlemen, to stand
still, and as the Pickering light of Charley
oysters light goes out write there your
verdict"
As Mr.. Hoffman took his
seat hush that was oppressive fell upon
the great body of people in the courtroom
and il wac only broken by Judge Cox, as
with clear and distinct voice he adminis-
tered his charge TO the jury.
Judge Co.'s instructions.
In mis- instructions he covered carefully
and succinctly the law governing felonious
homicide, manslaughter and murder in
the first and second degrees. The ques-
ton oil the guilt of accessories as coinci-
dent with principals in crime was also
carefully detailed and explained, showing
how one who accompanies another who
is intent on murder, knowing of such pur-
pose and stands by while such murder Is
committed, is az guilty as the one who
actually takes the life. He instructed the
Jury that IN threats made against the de-
tendant or against the occupants of
his store might be considered
TO have included Eyster The
right Of the Jury to consider the character
and credioilty of the testimony in sup
port of the defendants alibi was also very
carefully pointed out. Judge Cox, with
Characteristic fairness, impartialitv and
skill, covered every important point in the
case, and left the jury in perfect frame
OF mind TO take up the consideration OF
the law and the evidence.
Deputy Clerk Michael Callahan then
administered the customary oath to Baillf
Tom Sheehan who ct once conducted the
jury 10 their room. There were many in the
great crowd who then left the court room,
but there were many more who remained
in their seats, apparently determined to
patiently await the verdict. Many of
these were ladies and as soon as court was
formally adjourned and the burden OF an
enforced silence removed they gathered
in groups and entered into animated dis
cussions OF the memorable case, and the
probability OF the black defend
ants being found guilty and
finally hung. Long before 2 o'clock the
court room became packed with surgin0
mass of people anxious for sight of the
jury At 2:55 an ominous rap was heard
on the door of the Jury room and il be-
came known the Jury was ready to report
the result OF their consideration. In an
incredibly brief space of time the in
formation was passed through the court
house Offices and out on the streets and
an actual stampede for the court room re-
suited. Very soon the crowd was by force
oil arms pushed away from the door and
an avenue OF approach made through the
crowd to the prisoners seats within the
rail. The fathers of the defendants came
in and took seats behind Mr.. Healing.
Then a buzz OF voices heralded the
approach of the prisoners. Parker and
McAfee. ironed. and in the grasp of Depu-
ties Bsur and Neilan. were led to the
SPACE in front of the judges desk and took
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
THE WINTER WHEAT.
Condition of the Crop in the Principal
Wheat States.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The condition Of
winter wheat has improved but slightly since
the last report being 1876 against 1853 for the
month, of May. The percentages of the princi-
pal states being respectively: Ohio 90. Michi-
gan y, Indiana 81. Illinois 81, Missouri "A, KAN
sas AZ. The condition of spring wheat presents
an average for the entire country of S6.4 and
for the principal spring wheAtstates as follows:
Nebraska 90, Missouri SO. Minnesota IS. Iowa
90. South Dakota 50, North Dakota So. The
average percentage for both spring and winter
wheat for the whole country is S98 and the
condition for same 1873
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

The Parker and McAfee murder trial
ended Saturday afternoon. assmost persons
have anticipated, in q verdict Of guilty as
to both defendants with the fixing of the
death penalty. The case, all things con-
sidered. has been one of the most re-
markable ever tried in the criminal courts
of the state, and the prosecuting attorney
and his deputy. Charles Cox. may be
credited with having fought and won a
desperate legal battle in which the
majesty of the Law has been fully vindi-
Gated.
Mr.. Hoffman, resuming his argument
Of Parker as made to mis- fellow prisoner,
Mundon, in the county Jail. "Mundon,"
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fill Desire for Liquor Per-
mdl6ltlg Removed.

The Empire Institute, 643 \.
Illinois street, Indianapolis, offers
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sary. Call and witness treatment.
Highest references.
2. S.-The Empire Institute is
the tralning-school and laboratory
of the U. S. for physicians.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

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UNCLE SAM was there and there was no question
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
McAfee and Parker Found
Guilty of Murder,
And Both Are Sentenced
by the Jury to Hang.
WAS A MEMORABLE TRIAL.
The Jury Is Only Out a Little
More Than TWO Hours.
Defendants DemeanOr When
the Verdict Is Read.

The States Attorney Closes His Argu-
ment with a Scathing Denunciation
OF the Murderers-McAfee and Par
ker Curse the Judge. Jury and
neutrality-suspicious. of Attorneys.
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Committed Suicide.

GAINESVILLE o.. June 10.-The body of
man was found on the beach just west of FAIR
port today. Near the body was found a suit
of clothes. In one of the pockets was a note
in which the writer said that be was about TO
commit suicide. 1t was signed by Michael
Doris. of ISL Sscond-st, Jersey City. n. ].
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Continued on FIFTH Page.
WHY VIII You

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tie or no exercise, and desire good health,
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mind and q strong body.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

cutor," said Mr.. Healing interruptIDg
land ask the court that they be stricken
out"
The Court cannot say that this is
legitimate argument, as the matter is be-
lore the jury to determine. OF course
matters of that kind, as the jury under
stands, cannot be taken into considera-
ton in determining the question of guilt
or innocence"
MIR. Hoffman then devoted himself
briefly and with cogent reasoning to fur
ther establishing the states theory in the
case and the instability of the defense
made for Parker and McAfee.
Closing His Argument.
Standing erect before the jury. whose
attention was riveted upon him. the
states attorney arose TO the climax of elo-
quence in giving utterance to the closing
words of his argument.
In low. but distinct and measured tones,
which touched with their pathos the
hearts OF many men and women before
him. Mr.. Hoffman said: "Oh, gentle
men OF the jury, l ask you TO 90 back with
me to the drug store of Charles Eyster on
that fearful night of April IA that night
of the day that he and his wife were ceIe-
brating his twenty-eighth birthday and
the third anniversary of their first happy
meeting. Let Us step aside and listen TO
this loving couple talking over that first
meeting. their courtship and their love
and marriage; let US listen to the dreams
of joy and happiness that had blessed
their home and the hopes and the antici-
patton that their loves would ripen
into richer and deeper
ection with the gathering years.
and after we have heard this sweet and
holy communion between this loving man
and wife. let us think that while the kiss
he had imprinted upon her lips was yet
warm. he was shot down by the ruthless
hand OF the assassin. Then let us 90 to
the bedside of the dying Eyster when he
is in the embrace of his loving and heart
broken wife, whose tears are falling thick
and fast over his face, and hear him ex-
claim out of his awful anguish: oh,
Maids. how can l die and leave you and
never see my baby?' When you have
seen this awful and sudden transition
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
Some Sensational Evidence
Given Thurday.
As q Witness Told of q
Bloody Handkerchief,
DEFENDANT GREW PALE.
Miss Russell's Story or a
Burned Dress,
Which Lizzie Said SCOntained
Paint Spots.

The Cross Examination of Bridget
Sullivan, Who Testified to Finding
Defendant in Tears Shortly After the
NEurder-The Interest I'm the Trial
on the Increase-OtheF Witnesses
Examined.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

Chills and fever of three years standing
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-06-14

their seats. While the iron nerve OF both
men was palpably at work and they were
visibly under a remarkable self-control,
vet at times a nervous twitching of their
facial muscles aud their frequent change
of position, indicated that they were i'll
at ease and burdened with heavy anxiety
and apprehension. The jury fled from
the jury room into the box, and each one
took his seat. None could tell from
jurors face what the verdict was to be,
and the court was as still as the heart of
the dead when Judge Cox asked:
Gentlemen, have you agreed upon a
verdict?"
I'VE have, sir" was Foreman William
Hamilton's reply. and be handed the
written verdict up to the Judge. who
scanned ii closely and handed 1t to Deputy
Clerk Austin III. Brown, with the simple
order: "Resd the verdict"
Reading of the Verdict.
AS Mr.. Brown stepped forward to the
rail. Parker and McAfee. each bent for
ward to catch every word. Mr. Brown
read:
"We. the jury. find the defendants guilty
OF murder in the first degree. as indicted,
and fix their punishment at death"
Then a momentary hush fell upon the
great crowd for moment aud the con-
victed murdeTers suddenly dropped their
chins TO their breasts. but Immediately
went into hurried consultation with Mr..
Healing The court then remanded the
prisoners to the custody of the sheriff and
they were taken back to Jail strongly
guarded by deputy sheriffs and followed
by an immense crowd of curious sight
seers.
Judge Cox then thanked the jurors for
their prompt attendance, their careful and
patient attention and discharged them
from farther service. Numbers of ladies
and gentlemen crowded about the Jurors
and congratulated them upon their YER
dict. The jurors hastily separated and
left the court room. Foreman Hamilton
walked over to where Mrs. Eyster was sit
ting and taking her hand in his said
Madam, we could not restore your muir
dered husband to you, but We endeav-
Ored conseientiously to do our whole
duty and, as God is my judge, believe
we did our whole duty"
When the jury retired to their room
their first ballot was unanimously in favor
of the guilt of both defendants. When
they voted on the question of the penalty
ten were for death and two for life i'm
prisonment. Three more ballots resulted
in reaching verdict.
When the deputy sheriff had led Parker
and McAfee out of the court
house both men broke into a bias
phemous TRADE against Judge. prose
cutor and jury. Cd d-n 'em!"
exclaimed Parker. "they made up their
minds before the trial was over, to hang
two nlgGers because a white man had
been killed. That's what they did, the
s-s of b-sW The men continued
their vile mouthings until the Jail was
reached, when Parker said: Now I'm
going to tell what / know. and it will hurt
some of these Cd d-n niggers who have
helped to do this" Many other express
sions were uttered by the men who were
quickly taken back and thrust into sepa-
rate cells
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BUSINESS OPPORTTNITY.

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Robinson's sIiIIfuI Examinati

Governor Robinson made a skillful and
long examination of Officer Fleet and dis
closed the fact that other hatche;s than
the hsndleless Ratchet were found in the
box by the chimney, and that there
we're piles of ashes in the room.
The handeless Ratchet was found
on the witness second visit to the cellar
on the day of the murder. Witness also
admitted that the search in the house
that dsY was not very thorough. Robin
SOD led Fleet into contradiction Of yes
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-10-11
At a Feast at ella Cross
ing on Friday Night.
Her Head Beaten Into Shape
less Mass With a Club.
Her Husband is Believed to Be the
Murderer Though Witnesses
Are Very RetIcent.

A horrible murder was committed on
the Pima reservation at the ella cross
ing, fifteen miles below the city last
Friday night. 1t was the browning
episode of three days tis-win drunk
in which that department of the tribe
had been engaged.
The victim was Rosa, the belle of the
reservation and said to have been the
handsomest SO law in the territory.
The instrument used was club and the
woman's head and face was beaten into
shapeless mass.
The first word of the murder was
brought to town the next morning by
some Maricopas who were question: ed
about it closely by Henry Morgan, but
they pretended to know only that a
murder had been committed, by whom
they were unable to say though it was
plain they knew more than they were
willing to tell. They said though that
a deputation of Indians had gone to
Sacaton to report the affair to the
agent.
Mr.. Morgan laid the matter before
the district attorney and Sheriff Muir
ply. Since then he has been
collecting information from other In
dians who have come in from the reser.
walton. Although they speak of the
affair with great reluctance Mr.. Morgan
has gathered that the murder was COM
mitted by the woman's husband whose
name he has not been able to learn.
The feast was one of the most furious
ever celebrated on that reservation, a
circumstance due to the fact that the
tis-win was produced from the grape
rather than from the milder suhuara.
The county authorities will probably
take notice of the case as under the law
the county has jurisdiction and has
better facilities for experimenting Of
tenders. The Indians have a whole
some fear of county officers but regard
the Indian agent with contempt. They
usually forestall inquiries from the
agency into the affairs of the reserva-
zion by going to the agency with re-
port which seldom covers the ground.
They return to the reservation and the
agent gains the reputation of being a
dupe,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-10-11

teachers hand clapped and the left
wing of big scholars filed slowly up
stairs to their appropriate assembly
room, followed by the right wing and
alternate TANKS of gradually decreasing
youngsters till the rear guard of mere
infants clambered unsteadily to their
kindergarten hall. Of course now and
then some wilder spirit Than the rest
slipped out of the ranks and pasted"
the boy two or three points ahead OF
him, in the ribs, ere a teacher could
turn and detect him. That was all
right result OF the true Salt River
atmosphere in which we all live.
But what made the reporter thrill
with cold shiver Of admiration for his
native land, America, was the prompt
obedience and intelligent discipline ex-
hibited by these sturdy young Ameri
cans. 1t was an episode not down on
the graduation bills, merely a part of
the daily routine to which teachers
never think it worth while to call at
tention. And yet it seemed a grand
thing to the busy reporter, hurrying
after some more Sensational item, that
this one school was but type of thou
sanus InrOugnouG Lne IanQ, Wnero Hill
lions of little ones are daily trained to
habits of obedience, promptness and
order that later become second nature
to them.
Foreigners wondered in the late war
how two million of peaceful farmers
and artisans could in three months
time be changed into terrible army
with banners. With the East End
school in view and the remembrance
that it is simply national type, it does
not seem sbsurdly rash to say that in
4S hours, an army OF ten million eff
fectiye soldiers could be put in martial
array, upon occasion demanding go
formidable assertion of Old Glory.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1893-10-11
A SMALL FAVOR.

Pats Funny Request Put a Stop to the
Duel.
Although it is familiar saying that
an Irishman is always spelling for a
fight, still there is one kind of fighting
to which even the brave sons of Erin
are sometimes averse. This is dueling.
A story well illustrating this fact has
recently come to us.
A certain Irishman, having been
challenged to fight duel, accepted
the conditions after much persuasion
on the part of his friends, who felt
confident of his success. His antag-
onist, lame man, walked on crutches.
When the place for the shooting had
been reached the lame mans seconds
asked that he be allowed to lean
against milestone which happened to
stand there. The privilege was al
lowed, and the lame man took his
stand.
The Irishman and his seconds drew
off to the distance agreed upon, one
hundred feet. Here Pats courage sud
denly failed him and he shouted to the
lame man:
Give small favor to ask of We, SCRIP
"What is it?" asked the cripple.
Pat answered.: 81 tould We thot We
might lean ag'in the milepost, and
now would like the privilege of lean
in ag'in the mkt one."
The laugh that followed spoiled
everybody's desire for fight, and the
whole party went home without shot
having been fred.-Youth's Companion.