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was he who oVerruled the subsequent
motion for new trial and sentenced
the prisoner to DEATH
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The first trial, and the only one
dealing directly with the issue Of the
crime In the case, came to an end on
Dec 20, when the jury rendered its
verdict AS the trial began on the
18th, this made seventeen days, in
elusive, from the start to the finish,
There were two Sundays in these sew
enteen days, and the court had no
session on the Monday and Tuesday
of the last week, as the attorneys
were preparing their arguments,
Therefore the prisoner was actually
on trial just thirteen days, and on
the thirteenth day the verdict, gull
ty of murder in the first degree" was
handed In by the foreman OF the
jury. The defendants attorneys
made the usual motion for a new
trial, and the sentence Of death was
deferred.
II the attorneys representing the
prisoner had been at all superstitlous
they would not have filed their rea-
sons for rehearng on Feb. 12, 1894.
But they did so, and at the end Of
that week, all arguments being end
ed, Judge Brentano overruled the
motion for a new trial and pro-
nounced the sentence Of death, set
ting the day Of the execution March
%, 1904, 1t was not to be, however,
even though the Supreme Court re-
fused stay of sentence, The law Of
thirteen had to work out the case to
a logical finish,
On March 81, only two days before
the appointed time for the execution,
the attorneys for the condemned man
applied to the federal court for writ
of habeas corpus, which was refused,
The Governor was appealed to, but
declined to grant any reprieve. On
uhulNh - ullO dulOl uOgo dDlJllSu w
Judge Chetlain, then sitting in the
Criminal Court, for hearing as to
the prisoners sanity This action
was based on the statute which per-
mits a special hearing when it is al
legged, with a show Of probability,
that a prisoner has become insane
between the time Of the sentence and
the execution.
The court heard some testimony
and listened to the arguments Of at,
torneys until late into the night He
decided that the case came within
the statute and that there should he
special hearing.
He postponed the execution to
April 4, and later, the hearing being
delayed from various causes, to
July 2,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-23
AN UNLUCKY NUMBER.
AMAZING RECURRENCE OF "ls +"
IN PRENDERGAST'S CASE.

From the Moment the Crime Was Com
mittod Until the Moose frightened About
the AssassIn's Neck the Fatal Number
Was Ever Conspicuous.
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him were quickly driven back on de-
scending the staircase Itself. Chief
Inspector Muller, after the trial was
over, was warmly congratulated on
the simplicity and great utility Of
this air helmet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-23

The SJArG NoRMAL 6cHooL or kAiisAs Is recognized
everywhere as The Great Teachers TralnimR
school ot the Vest Nearly ! 400 students for each
o. tne past three years Nnetyono Kansas counties anJ
10 statos represented last year
Tho New Wing gives about ~ told for gehooA
purposes The wonderful growth Of the school, though n
inning itself to Its line Of legitimate work ia blrh
commitment TO It's thoroughnoss and efficiency.
"a IL Is the only school in the State Nyhosn
diplomats life certificate to teach. Mileage
paid TO Kansas students. Tuition free. Eaponses ss
ow Ss any else Equipment and faculty UNSURPASSED
A. X. TAYLOR, Pres, Emporia, Kans.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-08-23
A Fow CoIncldences.

Inasmuch as there Is no longer any
superstition in the world, says the
Chicago Record, there can be no
harm in calling attention to certain
condolences which might have, at
one time, been taken as serious
omens Men and women no longer
worry over splitting salt or seeing the
moon over the left shoulder, because
these "bad-luck" signs are out of
date. To be sure, they would rather
not spill the SALT and If the new
moon is to be seen at all 1t might as
well be seen over the right shoulder,
just as a precautlon in case there
should be anything in these old-wom-
en- tales.
Patrick Eugene Prendergast hanged
for the murder Of Mayor Carter Har-
rison, died because there was positive
proof that he fred the fatal shots,
and jury became convinced that he
was responsible for the murderous
act. The number thirteen had moth
ing to do with it whatever II it
required with amazing regularity
through the whole story Of the crime,
from the moment of the killing to
the last moment Of the execution,
the only conclusion ID be drawn is
that the occurrences were accden-
tai. Yet they make an interesting
study,
In the first place the name Of the
assassin contained just thirteen let
ters:
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This destroyed the last hope and
all the arrangements for an execu-
tion were at once ordered by the
sheriff of Cook County, James II
Gilbert.
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] A ME- S H G | | B { R 7

Early that evening Prendergast
was taken from cell ID and placed in
the small room adjoining the Office.
He was attended by the death
watch, Deputies Joseph Krimble and
Charles Horton.
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1t was also a strange linking of the
fates that the name of his dstin.
guished victim was under the unlucky
influence:
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M A Y 0 R H A R R | s 0 N
H 0 N. c. H. H A R R Is 0 N

1t will be remembered that after
Prendergast had done the shooting
at the Harrison home on the evening
of Oct. rs, 1893, he went at once to
the Desplaines street station and
gave himself up. In a few minutes
he was driven to the central station
and was there questioned for the first
time rtgarding his reasons for killing
the Mayor This investigation was
conducted by Inspector Shea.
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During all the time that the pris-
Oner was in the jail he was in charge
of the jailer, William Morris.
1t became the duty of Mr.. Morris
to make all the arrangements for the
hanging, and he really had charge Of
this disagreeable function, although
the sheriff was present at the execu-
tion and, under the law, became at
least the nominal director.
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The only cell to which Prendergast
could well be assigned was that i'm
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* ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., st. NEw.YoRN y
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IH6 HGNU IHUTHTHB-oUnUdy IuOTn-
ing-he was taken to the Harri-
son mansion on Ashland boule-
ward to testify before the coroner,
who was conducting an inquest.
When he appeared before the jury he
declined to say anything until he
had consulted an attorney. He was
identified as the assassin and held to
the grand jury without bail, the nit
timus being signed by Coroner Nc
Hale.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
EMPIRE STATE LAWYERS.
Annual Meeting Addressed by Adlai
Stevenson and Senator DOlph.

ALBANY. n. Y, Jan. 16.-A distinguished
body Of men assembled in the State AS
sembly chamber tonight to attend the an
nual meeting of the State Bar Association.
Among those present were: Vice President
Stevenson. United States Senator David b.
Hill United States Senator Dolph, ex-
United States Senator Hiscock Hon. r. L.
Gerry. Hon. c. A. Colin. ex-State Senator
Linson. Bishop and Regent William c.
Doane. II. b. Hutchins, associate dean
Cornell University law school; George
Chase Dun. New York law school; Austin
Abbott, dean law school, University of New
York: Abner c. Thomas, dean Metropolitan
law school: Leroy Park, vice dean Buffalo
law school great many spectators,
among them many ladies', were present on
the floor and in the galleries.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Edward G.. Selden and then Presi-
dent Ffero introduced the Vice President of
the United States. Hon. AdaH Stevenson
There burst OF applause, and when il
had ceased Mr.. Stevenson spoke briefly
The speaker of the evening, Senator Joseph
n. Dolph. next introduced. He took
for his subject Law Reform" Referring
exercise powerful influence in promoting
the general reform and Improvement of So
ciety. IN elevating the moral and intellect
ual and physical condition of the race, in
eliminating abuses and in creating q healthy
public sentiment" At the conclusion of the
meeting the ma jority of the members went
to Governor Flowers reception. The Vice
Hill while in the city. He left late tonight
for Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
RIOT IN A G.. A. Il. HALL.
An A. P. A. Organizer Causes Trouble,
but Outlets 1t with Revolver.

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, Jan. 16 - A
serious riot was narrowly avoided in this
city tonight at Grand Army Hail, where
j. W. Hile an A. p. A editor and organ
izer was addressing a meeting. He was
speaking on the subject of the \. p. A.
and bitterly denouncing the Catholic
Church, when he was interrupted many
times and frequently called a liar. His
audience seemed about equally divided be-
tween Catholics and Protestants. and in
a very short time they were worked up to
a high pitch. Those in sympathy with the
speaker made an effort to put out a man
who interrupting Blows followed
canes and chairs were I'd about and
two men were Knocked down. Then speak
er Hile drew large revolver from his
pocket and placed it on the table in front
of him. This had a quieting effect. Viii e
the trouble was going on people ran from
the building in a stampede and tumbled
over each other on the way out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
No Less Than Eight New York Houses,
Including the Great Tiffany Con-
Germ, We're Victimized.
MEET AFTER THIRTY YEARS
Happy Reunion i'm Terre Haute
This Week of Father and Son.
Lively Time Expected in Delphi at the
POstofiice observation-disclosures Bottle
Trust Not Prospecting.

NEW ALBANY, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE dia-
mond robbery which was perpetrated here
on several Eastern jewelry firms, mention
of which was made yesterday, proves to
have been much more extensive than was
supposed, and it is now thought the al
legged Mr.. Barth, who secured the jewels,
carried away not less than $4,000 worth of
property, which can be sold anywhere.
The police authorities have not been able
yet to find the slightest clew to the iden-
tity of the thieves. though they have done
everything that could be done to recover
the property. 1t was at first thought that
only Ball & Co, of New York, had suffered
a loss but when the police learned that
not one but several, packages had been
delivered TO the strange Mr.. Barth by the
express companies, they were satisfied he
and his Eastern confederate had worked
their game on several jewelry houses.
This morning it was learned that Tiff
any & Co. of New York, who are the most
famous jewelry dealers in the country, had
lost 81 900 worth of diamonds in exactly the
same manner Ball & Co. had lost theirs.
They had consigned the diamonds to the
Adams Express Company addressed to A.
Barth. New Albany, and the package was
delivered to the sharper. Two other pack
ages were delivered by the Adams Express
Company. three by the American and two
by the United States Express Company.
The alleged Mr.. Barth remained in New
Albany until Dec. 80 last year, and Ii was
not until ten days later that the authori-
ties were notified of the robbery by Ball
q Co.. of New York. 1t was then too late
for them to act. though descriptions of the
diamonds have been telegraphed all over
the country. The express companies are
responsible for the amount of insurance on
the goods. The sharpers had the diamonds
sent TO A. Barth, who is a wealthy resident
of New Albany. With letters of identifica-
ton the bogus Mr.. Barth secured the goods
from the express companies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
BLAMES THE ENGINEER.
President Sloan Discusses the Lacka-
wanna Wreck-The Fatally Injured.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1e.-President Sloan. Of
the Delaware Lackawanna & Western rail-
road. consented to-day TO give out state
ment about the accident near Hoboken yes
terday. He blames Engineer David Hoff-
man. Of the South Orange train. The par
ticular rules. the violation OF which caused
yesterdays accident, were the ones Presi-
dent Sloan was intently studying. There"
said he, impreSsively, laying his finger on
one rule in particular. IF that had been
followed out there would have been no ac-
cident." The rule TO which he referred
reads as follows: I'm case OF foSgy or
stormy weather, the greatest care must be
exercised. speed reduced around curves,
passing stations, approaching bridges and
approaching and passing through the diff
ferent wards. Fault will not be found for
being behind time when caution and pru-
dence dictate that as the safe course.
Continuing Mr.. Sloan said: when / read
that 1 can find no one TO blame but En-
gineer Hoffman His train should have
been running very slowly and under control
when he came up TO the drawbridge.
The list of those who met death in yes
terday's collision may be materially in
creased. some OF the injured in st.
Mary's and Christ Hospitals. Hoboken are
In such a critical condition that they are
not expected TO live. Among these are Ed
ward NJ Clark. William Barclifte, Il. w.
Gray. Washington Irving. and l.. Roates.
The others injured are doing well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
AN UNPOPULAR SECRETARY,
j. Sterling Morton Criticised by the
Dairymen's Convention.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Twelve States were
represented by $50 delegates when the
Dalrymen's convention was called 10 order
to-day. d. w. Wilson, of Elgin. in opening
the meeting. said that the necessity was
great for protective associations to secure
legislation to prevent the fraudulent sale
of substitutes for butter and to encourage
increased and more economical production
of high grade dairy products. Several deal
ers in oleomargarine were present and a
hot debate resulted over tho right 20 be
admitted to the meeting. They explained
that they were sinners come to repentance
and were allowed to remain. A committee
on permanent organization was appointed
and one vice president from each State was
elected. Secretary Wilson. in a speech de-
clared that the dairymen of the country
did an annual business of $500, 600 900 and ms
criticism of Secretary of Agriculture Nor
ton for declining TO send a representative
to the meeting was loudly applauded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
A WAR STORY.
Babe Abducted fin Abolition Days and
Given Up for Thirty Years.

Vlyen Up Tor InIrty Tears.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. ia father
and son were reunited here yesterday after
a separation of thirty years. John Simcoe,
the son, was abducted when a baby dur
ing the first years Of the war; and until a
few days ago did not know that his father
was alive. The father. Oscar Slmcoe. mar
ried Mary Frederick just prior to the war.
They made their home at New Albany,
where the husband entered the army as
captain of a company Of Hoosier volun-
teers He was soon afterwards seriously
wounded and taken to Fort Nelson, Ken
lucky. where the wife went to nurse him.
family in New Albany. When she returned
with her husband to New Albany the fam
lily had moved away and left no trace. For
ten years the parents did all in their power
to find their boy, but without avail. When
the boy was ten years old he ran away
from the couple whom he supposed to be
his parents and went to New York, where
he found employment with a firm
Of horse importers. He became a trick
rider and Joined Sells Brothers show, with
which he travelled for several years. About
ten years ago he learned that the woman
ne supposed was his mother was fatally
III at Bloomington, ILL.,, and he went to her.
Just before she died She told him who his
parents we're. He could not find them at
New Albany. and during late years while
travelling through the country In the thedt-
rical business he endeavored to learn of
their whereabouts During the last ten
years he has been in the illustrating de-
partment of a Chicago newspaper. Last
week while assigned to special duty at
Louisville he met a man named Harry
Cuscaden, to whom in a casual way he
told the story Of his life Cuscaden said
his wife was a Simcoe, the daughter of
Oscar Simcoe, who formerly lived in New
Albany, but who now lived in Terre Haute
Mrs. Cuscaden was younger sister of the
urv7 VfenvN no 10 fnr TO-
his father, who is a gunsmith. The mother
has been dead ten years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
General Notes.
Special to the Indianapolis JournsA

Specldl 10 the Indianapolis JOurnsA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-Mrs. A. n.
Martin. of Indiana, received, to-day, at her
residence, No. 513 Florida avenue, north
west
Mrs. John G.. Shankin, of Evansville. re-
ceived with Mrs. Associate Justice Harlan
to-day. Their reception was large and
fashionable.
The new superintendent of Indian schools,
DR.. William y. Haimann, Of LaPorte,
stepped into office to-day.
The Union National Bank, of Chicago, has
been approved as reserve agent for the
Farmers National, of Muncie; the National
Bank Of Commerce, st. Louis, for the Cap,
ita National, of Indianapolis, and the First
National of Boston, for the National City
Bank, of New York, and the Chicago Ma
tional for the India ma National, of Indian
apolis.
The Controller of the Currency has been
advised officially of the existing vacancy In
the position of assistant cashier of the
Rushville National Bank, made by the re-
Secretary and Mrs. Lamont gave dinner
this evening to the President and Mrs.
Cleveland.
The annual convention of the American
Association of Inventors and Manufacturers
began here to-day. The following officers
were elected: President r. j. Calling.
Hartford Conn. secretary and treasurer,
George c. MAYNARD, Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17

Special To the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-Patents were
granted To Indiana inventors to-day, as fol-
lows:
Sebastian Bettage. Marian Hill. folding
frame for ironing table; John W. Bliss and
j. c. Erwin. Elkhart machine for waxing
or coating paper; Ernest w. Bradford, Indi-
annapolis fountain attachment for pens; Au-
gustus p. Craig, Michigan City, vehicle axle;
Thomas F. Harrington, indianapolis, rail-
way mileage ticket; James p. Kelso Jack
son. wind or current operate ed wheel: Charles
VI. Killer, aSsignOT OF One-half 10 IL T.
Urmston. indianapolis. fence: John G. Nor
gel, A L. Ball and II. NJ Nagel Brazil
broom or brush; Elijah Nef Milford. pump
fer water systems. James Richey Evans
vile. table leg fastening; Benjamin w
Smith. Rockport, railway car-brake; John
T. SOllenberger. assignOr of one-half to A.
A. Charles. kokomO. apparatus for plugging
and topping tomatoes, etc, in cans: Ineo-
dOre +. Nandegrift. ShelbyVille, belt tight
ener and shifter; Jacob J. Weicher assgnor
of one-half 10 G.. Haller, Fort Wayne. mail
box; Clarence l. Wheeler. Marion, rail Joint;
Luke Woodland, Muncie, sash fastener
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
SHERWOOD NOT IN 1T.
VIII Have Nothing to DO with the
Delphi POstOfice Election.
E Indianapolis Journal.

Speclal 10 the indianapolis Journal
DELPHI. Ind. Jan. lo.-The one great
question on the lips OF every Carroll county
Democrat is who will get the Delphi post
Officer" r. NJ sherwood. editor of the
Times, has the Endorsement of CONGRESSMAN
Hammond and Senators Voorhees, and Tur-
PIE but the great body OF the Democratic
party is out for anyone TO beat sherwood
Isherwood's appointment has been fought
In Washington, and il would appear with
some effect, as Postmaster Eldridge's com
mission expired ten days ago and still his
successor has not been appointed Satur-
day night the opposition To IsherwOod cui-
minated in q meeting of a number OF Lead
Ing Democrats. who decided 10 hold an
election. and the call was accordingly is
sued The election will take place THURSDAY
ALREADY nine candidates are in the fielc
as follows: Joseph Snyder. James Haughey
allison Rogers, James Weidener, John G
Odell. Frederick Neiberth. Durham Ever
sole, Charles Beal and George Cartwright
Mr.. Isherwood stands on his dignity. ii
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
Diamond Plate Works Closed.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Jan. 1e-As the result
of a strike in the polishing department the
entire plant of the Diamond plate-glass
factory in this city was closed down this
morning, throwing four hundred hands out
of work. After a closedown of six months
the works resumed half-handed at reduced
wages in November Ii is not expected
that the factory will reopen before May.
The company's Elwood plant is also closed.
For four years prior TO the industrial col
lapse these two factories employed 1,400
men, paying out $4,000 per month in wages.
The OpaleScent glass works closed down
last week for the winter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
INDIANA DEATHS.
Alexander Wilson, an O1d-Time Resi-
dent of Indianapolis.
al tn he


LAFAYETTE Ind, Jan. 16-Alexander
Wilson, since 1871 a resident of this CITY,
died Unexpectedly at o'clock this morn
ing, of pleurisy.
Alexander Wilson was born in Green
county, Pennsylvania, March II, 1919. In
1897 he was clerk at Indianapolis and
acted as agent for the paper mills of his
cousin Daniel Yandes. In 1871 he came to
Lafayette and erected paper mills, which
he conducted, with partners, for many
years. In 1856 he purchased, in company
with Hon. James p. Luse, the book bind
ing and job printing establishment of the
Lafayette Journal, including the paper. and
continued i'm this business for five or six
years. Later he formed the Wilson &
Hanna Bank, one of the solid institutions
of the State, that no panic affected or
stringency ever suspended. Since Mr.. Han
ma removed to Indianapolis Mr. Wilson has
given his undivided attention TO the affairs
of the bank. Three children survive him
Mrs. Jennie Levering, Mrs. Alice Ayres
and Joseph H. Wilson. Mr.. Wilson was a
brother Of Mrs Thomas II. Sharpe. OF In
dianapolIs, Hugh Fl. Hanna being his
brother-in-law. The funeral will take place
on Thursday afternoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-01-17
Another Fatal Accident.

SHAFTSBURY, VT, Jan. 16-The pas
senger train leaving Troy, n. Y. at 7:2o a
m. collided with the south-bound wreck
ing train between SALISBURY and South
Salisbury, VT, on the Bennington & Rut-
land railroad. The wrecking train was
backing up at the rate Of thirty-fve miles
an hour, but the passenger train had come
to a standstill. Engineer William Smith
and brakeman e. J. MathSon of Benning-
ton, who were hurt, died from the effect
of their injuries tonight. Harry Benson,
Of West Troy, express messenger OF the
north-bound train had two ribs broken.
Four trainmen seriously injured, and
baggagemastsr Ernest Whitbet was bruised
about the head. 1t is said that the acct
dent was due to an incorrect order issued
by the dispatcher at Bennington. He or
derad the engineer of the wrecking train
to meet the Troy train at South SALISBURY,
but ordered the engineer of the passenger
train to meet the wrecking train at Shafts
bury.