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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
HER RELATIVES OBJECTED.
So Miss Sexton and Frank Needham
Stole Away to Get Married.

FRANKLIN. Dec. 5. = Special. = Frank
Needham and Miss Gem Sexton eloped
last night, drove to Shelbyville, were mar
ried. and then took a train for Indian
apolis. Friends of both received messages
this morning announcing their marriage,
and shorty after the couple arrived in the
city and stopped at a hotel.
Both are prominent in social circles and
members of Old families. He is the grand
son of the ate William Needham, who died
very wealthy, and has much wealth. He
is a member of the Albany hotel company
and they may move to that city. Miss
Sections friends objected TO Needham and
her grandfather refuses to be consoled.
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HAD A HIGH OLD TIME.
SalOOnkeeper Made TO Do the Clown
Act and Then skip.

KOKOMO, Dec. 9-SpeciaI-The Bur
lington saloon, fifteen miles west of here,
was the scene of another riot Friday
night.
A crowd Of rOwdies took possession of
the place and, after getting drunk, made
the proprietor sing. dance, stand on his
head on the bar and to be a target for
bottles and mugs hurled at him. The
tOughs, after breaking up the furniture
and fixtures. drove the proprietor out of
the neighborhoOd. This saloon, owned by
Bert wills, has been blown up with dyna-
mite six times.
The ,ast time 1t was rebuilt like fort.
without windows or doors, constructed of
sold oak plank, with a small hoe in the
rear to admit customers.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Cut His Own Throat.

PERU, Dec. 7.-Special-James Keefer,
aged fifty years, a resident of the northern
part of the county, committed suicide TO-
day by cutting his throat with a razor.
He was dead when found. He had gone to
the barn to milk and prolonged his stay
beyond the usua, time. a search was
made, with the result of finding him dead.
1t is presumed he done the deed in fit of
mental alteration.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
A Prolonged SIeep.

GOSHEN. Dec. 5.-Special.-The pro-
longed sleep or trance into which Christian
Shoulder fell on Sunday, and from which all
attempts to arouse him have so far proven
futile. is alarming his friends and battling
the skill Of the physicians The sleep seems
a perfectly healthy one excepting that dur
ing the first two days the body appeared
perfectly rigid. The muscles relaxed some
what yesterday afternoon.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
New Tin Pluto Factory.

CONVERSE, Dee. .-Special.-Judge
Corners & Sons Of Wabash have closed a
contract here for seventy acres Of land
upon which work will begin at once for
the erection Of a large tin-plate factory
that will employ 300 hands. The negotia-
lions have been pending for some time,
but owing to differences with parties from
whom the land was purchased the project
was delayed. The management will be en-
tirely under control Of the Wabash par
ties, who are said to be amply provided
for such are undertaking. Converse is
among the most promising towns Of the
gas belt
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Amonr the Fncfories.

ANDERSON. Dec. 6.-Special.-The
board Of trade of Pendleton located a new
glass plant yesterday and articles of incor-
poration have been filed with c. A. Fink,
p. b. Hartman and Frank p. McElfresh as
directors. The name will be the Pendleton
bottle company. One hundred men will be
employed. Work on the building is to be-
gin at once.
The Fowler bolt works of this city last
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
PIended Chilly.

BEDFORD, Dec. 4. = Special. - John
Kehoe, the ringer, who was convicted and
sentenced to one year in the penitentiary
here recently, was granted a new trial at
which he pleaded guilty and instead Of one
year in the penitentiary he was fined 800.
He is now a free man. The driver Edward
Swami was fined 500
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THE JURY FAILED TO AGREE
And the Principal Witness Has De-
parted for Parts Unknown.

LAPORTE, Dec. -Special-James
GRAPHICAL, who was on trial here last week.
charged with murder in the first degree.
for the killing of William Jones in Michi-
gan City last June and in whose case the
jury disagreed, was remanded TO jail today
for retrial next February. The principal
witness, William Stanbaugh, partner of
GRAPHICAL, and who swore before the cor
Oner's jury that the latter committed the
crime. created a sensation at the trial by
swearing that he himself shot Jones' He
said he made the confession in order to
save GRAPHICAL. There being no indictment
against Stanbaugh, he was merely held as a
witness. He was released from custody
and has since departed for parts unknown.
1t is thought that his evidence was cum
ningly concocted scheme to thwart justice.
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Crusade Against Gambling.

TERRE HAUTE. Dec. Especial
Evangelist E. F. Golf. secretary of the In
ternational anti-gambling association; the
Rev. w G. Charge its president, and J. p.
Quinn, a reformed gambler and confidence
man, opened a crusade on gambling in this
city tonight The association was organized
in Chicago about a month ago. The party
travels in their own private car, which they
call Good Cheer" and arrived today from
Chicago. The car is handsomely fitted up.
The railroad companies pass the car free. A
series Of meetings will be held here at the
churches. Quinn, during his address, uses
gambling implements and introduces his
prison outfit. The party will visit all the
leading cities IN an effort to crush the
gambling evil. This is their first step.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
THEIR ORDERS CoNFLICTED.
The Mayor and Chief of Police Both
Claim Control.

MARION. Dec. 10-Special-For some
time trouble has been brewing between
Mayor Won Behren and Chief Of Police
Wash Gross.
Both have Gained the power to direct
the movements Of the city police and re-
cent orders given by both have conficted.
Mayor Won Behren does not think Gross
capable Of filing the position of captain
and made charges against him to the po-
lice board. A specia. meeting of the city
council was he'd last night and Chief
Gross was reduced to the ranks of a pri-
vate policeman.
The board had vested the mayor with the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Tore on His Head.

ANDERSON, Dec 10.-Edward James
Leslie, a glass-worker, was crossing the
Panhandle railroad bridge over White
river today, when a train came along.
Leslie dropped between the cross-ties to
save himself, but his head was torn off,
and the body fell into the water. He was
from Pennsylvania and unmarried.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
The SIeeper Dies.

ELKHART, Dec. .-Special-Christian
Stouder, residing six and one-half miles
east of this city, Tho has been sleeping
since Sunday afternoon, died early yester-
day morning, not having been awakened or
spoken a word since Sunday. The case
has baffled the skill of all the physicians
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FIT. WORTH, Tex, Dec News was re-
ceived at Georgetown last night that TWEEN
tv miles east Of there Young Hardeman,
son OF Cen Hardeman OF Austin with a
Mr. Tibler was hunting. They became sep
arated. and Mr.. Tibler installing HarNie-
man for a deer through the bushes, fired
and killed him instantly.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Muncie secures the Prize.

MUNCIE, Dec. 6.-Specal.-At the
executive board meeting Of the universal
ist church Of Indiana at Pendleton today
the Magic city captured the plum and
the state convention of that denomination
in '95 will meet in this city. The meeting
will occur some time in August. Indian
apolis and other cities wanted the meet
ing, but Muncie promises to have several
large conventions, such as the G.. A. r.,
next year. and she would just as soon
take a few more
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
White Cans visit n Faith Doctor.

GAINESVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 4.-Last night
an old faith doctor named Luther Walton
was whitecapped by colored citizens. Wal
ton is charged with being the cause Of sew
eral colored women leaving their husbands,
telling them he had been commissioned by
the Lord to advise them to do The
colored people of the suburb of Sl1ufftown
are greatly wrought up and have determined
to drive Walton from the community.
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gle until Mrs. Smith. wife and sister of the
men. bravely interferred. helping her hus-
band.
Neighbors were called and kissing was
brought to Muncie and jailed. kissing is
a molder who worked in indianapolis sew
eral years, and his divorced wife, who is
held accountable for his condition, resides
there now
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Rich Gold find.

HERMOSA, s. D., Dec 5.-Excitement is
running high here in consequence of the
rich gold strike at keystone, fourteen
miles south of this place. The mine is
called the Holy Terror, and is running five
stamps The first thirty-six hours run
Melted $3.50 and the next twenty-four
hours $500 The rock is increasing in
value Enough rock is in sight to last two
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Proved an AIihI.

NOBLESVILLE, Dec. .-Special.-Miss
Della Bailey, who was accused of GRIM
inally assaulting Miss Fairy Crull on the
night Of Nov. 81 by throwing acid in her
face and attempting to put a quantity
down her throat, was acquitted In Squire
Buselrs court tonight. She proved an
alibi to the effect that she was in Indian
apolis when the assault was committed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
A Romantic wedding.

TERRE HAUTE. Dec. 5.-Special.-Jas-
per Randolph, a reputed wealthy stock
raiser Of Nebraska. was married here today
to Mrs. Ella Mallory, widow Of Lafayette
Mallory, who was a prominent coal dealer
here. The marriage was a romantic one,
being the result of an advertisement Ran
dolph inserted in a newspaper for a wife.
Mrs. Mallory answered it. Randolph came
here ten days ago to see her and they were
married today
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Terrific GAS Exnlosion.

MUNCIE. Dec. 10.-Special.-A costly
natural gas explosion occurred Sunday af-
ternoOn at the old Darnell iron works. now
owned by the Findlay rolling mill company.
As usual on Sunday afternoon the natural
gas was lighted in the furnace and an hour
later from unknown cause a terrific eXplo-
sion occurred badly shaking the big mill.
1t came from two of the furnaces, which
were completely destroyed, causing a loss
Of several hundred dollars. Fortunately no
one was in the mill al the time.
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ELOPED WITH HIS DAUGHTER.
She Is Sixteen-He Leaves n Wife and
Other Children.

COLUMBUS, Dec. -Special.-Harts-
Vile, this county, comes to the front with
a story that if true, as alleged. Is sensa-
tional in the extreme.
Daniel Mobley has within the past
month or two with a wife and three
children, resided in that quiet village.
The oldest daughter is aged sixteen. She
and her father. are missing and reports
say are living in Cincinnati The police
found out the relation existing between
the couple, but when an attempt was
made to arrest them they had left for
parts unknown.
Mobley is well connected and has borne
a good reputation.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
NEW ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Work VIII Begin at Once and BE
Pushed Rapidly to Completion.

ANDERSON, Dec 4.-Special.-Presi-
dent Dice of the Gas Belt electric street
railway company was in the city today
and confirmed the report that a contract
had been let to a Chicago company for
the construction and equipment of the
road, and are bound by contract to have
it ready for operation by the 18th Of
August 1895.
1t will follow the surveyed line from
the Indianapolis city limits, through In
gals. Fortville, PendletOn. Anderson.
Alexandra, Summitville. Paramount and
Marion, the northern terminus. The
equipment contract amounts TO $40. 600.
President Dice went on to Marion today
on business connected with the road
He says he will get into Indianapolis
without any trouble and will be able TO
give the best Of service
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WAS LOOKING FOR HIS WIFE
A FEW WEEKS OF welded BLISS,
THEN TROUBLE BEGINS.

Have Been Sent To Prison That OIL
GERS Might Obtain a Reward-An In
sane Man at Muncie Attacks His
BrOther-in-Layv- EIoPements, Mar
riages and Deaths - Other State
News.
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Killed While Hunting.

CLINTON, Dec. 1O.-Whle Marion
Heaton and a lad named Pinson were
hunting in the vicinity of Jamestown, the
old musket which Pinson carried was acct
dentally discharged, and Heaton was
wounded in the shoulder. Pinson rushed
away for surgical aid and while he was
gone Heaton died.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
saIeon-Keeper surprised.

FIT. WAYNE, Dec. 1O.-Special.-The
city reform administration made a new
move today which almost took the breath
of the sporting saloon men. Fred Weber,
a saloon-keeper, who has been watched
closely on early closing and Sunday OBJ
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
LIFE AND DEATH STRUGGLE.
George Smiths Lively Bout with His
Crazy BrOther-in-Law.

MUNCIE. Dec. -Special-George
Smith. residing in Harrison township, had
a life and death struggle last night late
with his brother-in-law. Jacob kissing,
who is a lunatic. caused by disease.
For some time kissing has been staying
at Smiths home and at times he has to be
kept confined in a room. He wanted out
last night and under pretext Of
wanting a drink Of water got Smith
TO unlock the door after failing to
knock Ii open with a chair. AS Smith
opened the door kissing grabbed him and
with wonderful strength threw him high in
the air.. He then bounced upon him with a
threat that he would tear his head off for
keeping him locked in the room. For sew
eral minutes it was a life and death strug-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Prisoners Break for Liberty.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Dec. 1O.-James
Williams, Robert McHenry and William
Barthel escaped from the Jail this morn
ing. Barthel was captured at Charles
town by Deputy Sheriff Proll. He not
only resisted arrest, but made several
unsuccessful attempts to kill Proll with
a knife. He was finally overpowered.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Shot While Climbing n Fence.

SHELBYVILLE, Dec. Especial
Henry Kemper near Gwynneville, had
horrible accident befall him this afternoon.
He had gone out hunting and in climbing
over a fence both barrels Of his shotgun
were accidentally discharged, the contents
taking effect in his right hand, wrist and
face. The hand was torn to pieces and
the bone Of his arm shattered. He will
lose the sight of one and probably both
ewes
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Guilty of MnnsInughter.

MARTINSVILLE. Dec. Especial
Ebert Page, who shot and killed Hiram
Gregory in Brooklyn the night of April IS,
was found guilty of manslaughter in the
circuit court here today and sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Killed While out Hunting.

ANDERSON. Dec. -Special-While
out hunting yesterday William Van Zant,
a young man residing in the county north
of this city, was shot accidentally by Frank
Apologize. The load struck Van Zant I'M
der the right eye, causing instant death. He
was twenty-one years old.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Crushed Under n Train.

ANDERSON. Dec. Observation-Disclosures
]. Lester was caught on the Panhandle
bridge across White river by the Richmond
accommodation and killed. His head was
crushed to a pulp. Lester came here from
Pittsburg, Pa, a few months ago.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Not Guilty.

CoRYDoN, Dec .-Special.-Andrew
Miller. charged with the murder of John
H. Spence, at Midtown, about year ago,
was acquitted here yesterday morning.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
New Masonic Hall.

RICHMOND, Dec. 5.-SpeciaL-One Of
the finest temples which the masonic order
Of Indiana can lay claim to has recently
been completed here, and was opened to-
day. 1t is four stories high with front
age Of 5612 feet and a depth of 10355 feet.
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servance and has paid one fine for Sabbath
Dissertation. applied today to the county
commissioners for a state liquor license. He
was surprised to find a remonstrance
against his application, one OF the charges
being that he keeps open during illegal
hours
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close its doors. The outstanding liabilities
are about $4,000, while the assets, which
are mostly In the shape of property, would
be sacrificed if sold at $125, O0O The bank
will be Immediately reorganized.
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control of the police, but for some time
has been considering the appointment Of
a chief with full power.
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night reduced its force one-half. The COM
pany states that business is dull and getting
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-12
Another Bank Failure.

CHAMELEON, Dec. 10.-A run on the
Commercial bank of this city during the
past few days resulted in its having to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-23
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

SIGNS THAT THE PRESIDENT INTENDS TO PRO
NOTE 1T AS PART OF HIS POLICY.
Washington. March % tspeciaD.-rher are I'M
mstakab bic signs that the President intends TO make
the Nicaragua Canal a feature OF his Admlnistra-
ton policy. Senator Morgan. whose hobby Is the
canal has had several interviews with him on the
subject lately, and feels much encouraged by his
friendly disposition. The President made signif-
cant remark the other day 10 a caller, who alluded
complications at BlLene,ds. saying that he hopes
to the canal finished within the next ten years.
Senator Morgan has a bill prepared providing for
the guarantee by the Government OF the principal
and interest OF certain amount OF construction
bonds. and 1t has been submitted for the approval
OF the President. 1t has been expected for some
weeks that a message would be sent TO Congress
on the subject and that the bill would be intro
duced. but for some reason they have been with
held IL Ia supposed the President is awaiting the
result OF negotiations now going on between Mr.
Bayard and Great Britain Tor a modlflcaton or the
no pretence for opposition on the part or England
the construction OF the canal under the auspices
Of the United States
This treaty prohibits any Government from
cupyng the proposed line of the canal or inter-
fering with local affairs there Article or the
treaty provides that neither the United states nor
Great Britain shall ever obtain or maintain Tor
Itself exclusive control over inc sac snip eanai anu
shall acquire or enjoy any rights or commerce or
navigation which shall not be orered on the same
terms TO citizens or subjects OF the other IL also
provides that both Governments shall have the
traffic. ., a.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-23

cedented in the legislation OF the country. and as
step in the direction Of paternallsm longer than
any yet taken.
Mr.. Harris Dem, Tenn protested against the
bill. He said he sufficiently old-fashioned in
his habits and ideas believe that the taxing
power OF Congress given but for a single pur-
pose, and that was TO raise revenue 20 meet the
necessary expenses of the Federal Government
Congress had no more power TO levy tax and ap-
proprate the money for such a purpose this bill
proposed than It had to appropriate money TO build
a Shanty for John Doe Sam Smith. He gave
notice of an amendment 10 apply one-half of the
appropriation to the determination of the crab grass
in the cotton patches of the South. which, he said
would contribute more TO the general interest than
the determination of the Russian thistle would.
Mr.. DOph (Ore) thought there very little
difference in the appropriation for levees along the
Mississippi River To protect farming lands and the
appropriation of money TO eXterminate th.stes.
Il think the just as unconstitutional and
absurd as the other, said Mr. Harris
Mr.. Hans5rough Oep.. y. D.. the author of the
bill. argued IN favor OF its passage and replied
the st.tutlonal objections of Senators George
and Harris. The bill, he said. drawn the
lines of the pleuro-pneumona BILL and 1t the
duty of Congress to make the appropriation Tor the
protection of the great National industry of agri-
culture
Mr.. Call Dem. fla also advocated the bill and
argued that 1t was entirely within constitutional
proce1ents.
After short executive session, the Senate at 4:Q5
adjourned TIL Monday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-23
SENATOR Voorhees, UNHAPPINEss.
~ SORT or A BETWEEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
DEEP.sEA SITUATION WITH REFERENCE
TO THE TARIFF BILL

Washington, March o. (SpcciaD.-Senator Voor-
hecs is very unhappy He beset here by the
interests opposed 10 the Wilson Tariff bill until
he consented to lay duty sugar and to in
crease the tax on whiskey and now he IS being bit
terIy assaulted by the Democratic newspapers and
politicians at home for making these concessions
Al Of the prominent Democratic organs in In
diana including The indianapolis Sentinel" THE
Evansville Courier" and THE Terre Haute Ga
zettc." are denouncing him the tool and victim
Of the Sugar and Whiskey trusts. This charge he
denies but his critics say that mere denial Is
not sufficient. They insist that he shall stand up
and fight and prove that he Is not under the con-
troll of the trusts by opposing those undemocratic
propositions In the tariff bill-increased taxes on
sugar and whiskcy ~,
Mr.. VOORHEES, Is UNDERSTOOD 10 contend thtt ne
was compelled to impose taxes sugar To save tne
Tariff bill. because otherwise the two Democratic
Senators from Louisiana would have voted against
H. and assert that there was no opposition what
ever to the increase In the tax on whskey from
any source until after II decided upon But IL
nephew IL an attorney for the sugar men. and his
close friend, John Lamb. OF Terre iiaute Is an at
torney for the Whisky Trust, which fact, now
ever has caused anxiety until the present at
tacks were made Now the Democratic papers or
Indiana say that Mr.. Voorhees, cannot be reelected
the chief features OF his own Tariff bill. and 1t Is
reported here that in an address on St Patrcks
Day at Tomnson Hail. Indianapolis. Gil Shank
land. OF Evansville the Editor or The Courier
Interrupted his eulogy OF the patron saint OF Ire
land long enough TO denounce Mr.. Voorhees,. and TO
declare that his political life would end when he
voted for the sugar and whiskey provisions OF
the pending tariff measure.