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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
A SHERIFF'S REASONS
Why He Did Not Hang Will Pur-
Wis, the Mississippi White Cap.
He Doubted the Mans Guilt, Knew He
Was Violating the Law,.but Did 1t
with Good Intent"

JACKSON. Miss, Feb. 1.-THE long-de-
layed communication from Sheriff Magee,
of Marion county, TO Governor Stone rela-
tive to his failure to- hang VIII Purvis at
Columbia on the 18th instant has arrived
1t is dated on the Sth instant, but was not
received by the Governor until yesterday.
Dear Sir-Of course you have noticed
from the papers, ETC.. by this time that L
made a failure in the execution OF VIII
Purvis. l made all the necessary arrange
ments for his execution in the most earn
est manner, and fully intended to hang him
until dead, but when the trap was thrown
and he fell the knot in the rope slipped and
he fell without breaking his neck. Ii was
then the strong appeal was made by the
best citizens of Marion county TO not place
him on the gallows again. Out OF about
three thousand people who had m
to see him die l don't think there were
more than a dozen but who wanted the
sentence prolonged, most of them because
they now believe him to be innocent. from
the fact tina he made some confessions.
Others desired him held as a witness
against the leading White Caps.
There were four of jim Buckley's broth
ers here yesterday. and 1 was told by re-
liable parties that they said Jim was mis-
taken about Will Purvis being present at
the assassination of their brother. and
that they were opposed TO. placing Purvls
on the gallows again. and II was this that
prompted me to pursue the course | did,
and l think if you had been here and wit
messed the scene you would doubtless done
as | did. There was perfect order ana
quietude. Though I was aware of the fact
that / was violating the statutes. L did "
with a good intent, and candidly think
that il would be best as it turned out as II
has. / nave thought all the time that Pur-
Wis was guilty until yesterday, but L now
have very serious doubts about 1t, and
think that Jim Buckley could have been
honestly mistaken. Trusting that all will
work out right by the next term of the
court, j am yours truly, /. ..
The Governor was asked If he had any
thing to say concerning the case, and he
replied that he had not. 1t is evident from
letters received that another desperate at
tempt will be made to induce him to par
don Purvis or place him in the penitentiary
for life. 1t is difficult, however. TO see how
any action can be taken till Purvis is re-
sentenced by the next June term of the
Circuit Court. AS things are now, while
convicted, he is under no sentence what
ever. He is exactly in the attitude of a
criminal convicted of murder but not SEN
fenced. Fortunately, Section 14l5 of the
code of 1892 fits the case exactly, providing.
as 1t does, for a re-sentence where first
sentence for any cause fails of execution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
A BATTLE WITH TRAMPS.
Six o fThem Attempt to Capture a Saloon
but Are Put to Flight.

For a few minutes last night it seemed
that bad things were brewing in the saloon
of James Hignight, at Washington and ORR
entail streets. Six stalwart tramps made
an attempt to secure control of the place.
but were put TO flight by the proprietor and
his son, a lad fourteen years Of age. The
disagreeable visitors We're OF the lowest
class of that variety know as the bum"
About s o'clock they created some disturb
ance in the grocery store Of Dan Mahoney.
corner Of Washington street and Arsenal
avenue. Mahoney managed to get rid of
the men without serious trouble. but in a
few minutes later they turned up at Hig-
nights saloon, three squares east. The pro-
prietor and his son were in the saloon alone
when the disturbers entered. One OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Snow Fall.

There is nc silence like when snow doth fall.
When the winds rest, and trees stand
straight and still,
When on the m~eadowland and on the hill
Stopped for the moment Is the wild birds
call
Stopped still is everything but snow, and all
The world grows white with dOWDy.
downy flakes that fill
The hOllows and lie deep on the window
sill.
Everything'S white except my Jen's red
shawl.
1 meet her coming home from school and
turn
And wall. beside her through the forest
Ways;
My heart is bat an instrument she PLAYS.
And yet an instrument none else can learn.
What matters il If all the whole world
would be
Snow-cold If Jen1ie's heart is warm for me-
Philip l.. Barker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
ALABAMA-STREET CASE.
Board of Works Listens to RemOn
stratOrs Against Asphalt.


strators Against Asphalt.
According to the arrangement, the re-
monstrants against improving Alabama
street with asphalt were present before the
Board of Public Works yesterday to offer
their objections to that sort of pavement.
Their objections were reduced to writing
and submitted to the board. They have
been printed heretofore. They conclude as
follows:
1--WE ask your honorable board to so modi-
fy the resolution you have made as to sub
stitute for asphalt the best quality of red
cedar blocks, free from sap, laid upon a
porous bottom, but heavily rolled, solid,
sound and gravel foundation in such q way
as to make a clean, firm and durable road
way. We are assured. anu if opportunity
is given, can demonstrate to your board
that such a pavement can be put down
at less than one-half the cost of the pro-
posed Improvement, with proper guaranty
for permanency and for repairs for a longer
period than is required of the contractors
who put down asphalt street improve
mentS."
The board listened to argument from
those favoring, and from those opposed to
asphalt. The opposition was led by w. =.
Fishback, who argued against asphalt both
because 1t was more expensive and be-
cause IL was controlled by a monopoly. He
said the result Of the last city election
was in great part due TO the persistency of
the last Board of Public Works in paving
streets with asphalt. He then quoted fig
ures showing the cost of different sorts of
pavement He said either a cedar block or
Vitrified brick pavement could be laid for
$40 a square yard, including curbing, etc.
He said the average cost of asphalt a yard
had been SIS. or this amount ne claimed
$1.5T was profit.
DIR. Todd pleaded for gravel streets. He
said il the board insisted on paving Ala
bama street with asphalt IL would confscate
the property Of several women upon the
street who gained a livelihood by the use
OF their needle. Another objection urged by
him was the number OF water mains and
gas pipes in Alabama street. Robert Denny
spoke in the same strain, and was opposed
10 asphalt because the product was foreign,
controlled by a monopoly, and the city
would be compelled TO employ the members
of the monopoly to repair the streets. which
were constantly in need OF repair when
paved with asphalt. He favored the use of
some material which the city could repair
with unskilled labor employed by itself.
w. W. Spencer spoke in favor Of the use
OF asphalt. He said he was opposed TO an
asphalt ring. or any other kind OF a ring,
but he thought hat improvements when
made should be permanent, and he was in
favor OF asphalt or some equally good ma
terial.
on the south section of the street there
are sixty-two property owners. and forty
of them joined in he remonstrance. There
are nineteen property owners residing upon
the street, and fifteen of the number re-
monstrated. On the north section of the
street there are seventy-three property own
ers, and hfty-two Joined in the remon-
STRANGE. Forty OF the property owners re-
side upon the street. and thirty-three Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
WHY THE PRINCESS FLED.
She Learned that COlonna Was Plotting
to Steal One of Her Children.

NEW YORK. Feb. 12.-Mr. j. W.. Mackay.
jr.. was seen by a reporter this morning
and said that he was authorized to make
public the following statement, which was
written and signed by the Princess Colon
ma:
II authorize you TO state that my sudden
decision to leave France and come TO Amer
lea was due solely to a plot which | dis
covered that Prince De Galatro Colonna.
my husband, had formed to steal one of my
children from me as a hostage, individuals
having been employed by him 10 that effect
as well as 10 closely watch my movements"
The statement was signed by princess
Eveline De Galatro C%olonna." Mr.. Mackav
said that he had nothing further to saw in
reference to the matter, and that the Prin-
cess had no plans for the future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13

Sealed proposals were received yesterday
for the construction of a main W with
appurtenances in Merrill, New Jersey and
other streets and alleys, the sewer begin
ming at the south bank of Pogue's run in
the alley between Illinois and Meridian
streets and extending. to Wyoming and
Merrill street at a point lbs feet east or
New Jersey street. They were as follows:
William Bossert, A.64 per foot; Fulmer,
Seibert & Co, SAP; Acme Paving and Con-
tracing Company, $3.50; Gansberg & Ro-
ney, S.6S; Daniel Foley, SEQ: A. Bruner,
sos, and w. G. Allen & Co., S.57. Allen *
Co received the contract
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Hendricks Club will hold it's regular
monthly meeting tonight.
The ~South-side T%urnverein will give a
play at their hall on Thursday night.
A praise meeting will be held in the par
lors- Of the Second Presbyterian Church
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs.
h j. Foster will speak on Praise" and
Mrs j. A. Milburn on Prayer"
DR.. James Johnston, the African mission
airy, will speak at Plymouth Church to-
night on some of the secular subjects con-
nected with the journey. 1t is the purpose
OF DIR. Johnston 10 return to Africa after
the war clouds have passed away in that
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Amusement Notes.

Dudley Meadow, manager of Keller, the
magician. who will be at the Grand next
week, is in the city.
The first of a series of three piano re-
citals by Blind Tom. the noted colored
musician. will be given at the Grand Opera
House tonight. The programme for this
evening contains a number of pleasing com
positions. There will be a change of bill
at the matinee tomorrow and still another
i'm the evening. The prices have been re-
duced to q popular scale.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Catarrh I'm the Hend

Is undoubtedly a disease of the blood, and
as such only a reliable blood purifier can
IL has cured many severe cases of catarrh.
Catarrh oftentimes leads TO consumption.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla before 1t is too
late.
Hoods Pills do not purge, pain or grlpe,
but act promptly, easily and efficiently. 25c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Rioters on Trial.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. l2.-The unusual
sight OF fifty-eight prisoners in the Criminal
Court docket at one time was witnessed
this morning, when the Charters Valley
rioters were placed on trial before Judge
Ewing. The defendants are being tried as
one man. The first witness was W.. j.
Stee, operator of the Rosevale mines, who
identified forty-seven of the prisoners and
told of the visit of the mob 70 his mines.
where they destroyed a number of cars
and did other damage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Murdered and Burned.

HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. 12.-This morning
persons passing noticed that a rude hut
which has stood near the East Texas road
in the suburbs was in ashes. On examina-
ton they discovered the dead and charred
remains of Mike Dolan, its owner. An ex-
animation of the body showed that Dolan
had been stabbed twice and shot once
Jim Hill and Peter Powell. two negroes,
have been arrested. but there is little evil
danca of their Puilf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Cost of a Pogue,s Run Bridge.

The bridge over Pogue's run at Washing
ton street, which was in course of con-
struction during the greater part of the
Sullivan campaign. will cost the city $20,-
1920, according to the estimates in the
controllers office. There may be a few
small bills outstanding which will slightly
increase the cost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
How to Make sCuckoos..

1t is alleged that there is an effort on the
part OF the administration TO harmonize
the warning elements of the Democracv
This Is an easy thing to do. Mr.. Cleveland
has only to open the doors of the public
crib to bring his Congress up to his sun
port. No question of principle is involved.
Il Is merely one OF Doodle. While the Doodle
holds out, the administration has in ire
possession the key to the situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
For Resisting nm Omcer.

Thomas Murray. one Of the proprietors
Of the Tuxedo saloon, was arrested by pa
trolmen Curran and Holtz last night on
the charge of interfering with an officer.
Murray was in the saloon Saturday night
during the disgraceful trouble between the
police and a crowd of FOUNDERS. He gave
bail and was released. %"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
White Tramp Probably Lynched.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Feb. 12.-Nora, the
seventeen-year-old daughter of farmer w.
n. Williams. was criminally assaulted by
a white tramp near Quito. Shelby county,
yesterday. The tramp was captured in
Jefferson county this morning. He refused
to give his name. He has not arrived at
the jail, nor is he expected, as he was left,
ii is understood, on the scene of his capture
with several loads OF buckshot in his body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Murderer with Smauuox.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 12.-Matthew r.
Ashton, convicted of murder at GAINESVILLE
two weeks ago and brought to the Dane
county jail for safe keeping. pending a mo-
ton for a new trial because the Jail at
GAINESVILLE was q~uarantined on account of
a case of smallpox, was to-day discovered
to be suffering from the disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
LfbeIing Republicans.

Brooklyn Standard Union.
The feeble and febrile sheets Of the DEM
ocratic persuasion are guilty of chattering
reproaches at Republicans whenever there
Is a symptom that the paralysis OF bust
ness is not as paralytic as IL was. Repub-
leans never said the country Nwas ruined.
but that il was suffering losses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13

splendid dinner. with. perhaps. the Neapoii-
tan china service that Mr.. Childs bought
over the heads OF the South Kensington
Museum for II ,O00. is something well worth
the fatigue OF a journey.
She makes a charming hostess, too. Ana.
indeed, how could she be other, for she has
years of social experience OF the best KIND.
and has perhaps entertained more people OF
distinction than any other woman IN AhheE-
To-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Finance Committee Meeting.

Chairman Rauh, of the finance commit
tee, will probably call the committee to-
gether one night during this week for the
purpose of discussing the ACCESSIBILITY of
bringing suit against the Commercial Club
to collect the balance of $1,000 remaining
in the clubs hands from the encampment
fund
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Farmer Assnssinnfed.

VALLEY, VIEW, KY, Feb. 12.-AIadison
Todd. a wealthy farmer living between
Wado and Richmond, was assassinated
Saturday night. His murderer fired two
loads of buckshot through a window into
his body. His brother VIII and a negro
have been arrested as the perpetrators.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
All Druggists sell 1t for rs cts. per bottle,
and refund the money If it fails.
MORRIS LOTS.

Parties intending 10 build this season. will find 10
TO their interest to consult with us about these lots
fronting on Alabama. New Jersey street and Central
avenue. Asphalt ~roadwsys. cement walks. gas. sewer
and water. These lots are i'm the best portion ~ the
city north, and within easy walking distance ~ the
business center. \ limited number VIII be sold 81
greatly reduced prices. JNO. 5. SPANN a CO..
So East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
The Practical Side.

Harlem Life.
The Poets Wife-They say that poetry is
a drug on the market
The Poet-Nonsense! If you'd ever sold
any poetry and bought any drugs you'd
know the difference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Mi.co.s City Club at the Empire.

Miaco's City Club Spectacular Company
began the week at the Empire yesterday to
good audiences. The stage settings are
much superior to those usually shown by
travelling vaudeville companies, and the cos
tuning is in harmony. The performance
opens with THE City Club at Midnight"
arranged on the usual lines of vaudeville
farce. giving opportunity for good singing
and dancing. In the olio are Ruby Marion,
who does what is billed as a rainbow
Dance Bryant & Hawkins, in an amusing
black-face act; James Lowry and Nellie
Hanly. sketch artists. and Fannie Everett,
i'm German songs Perhaps the best features
of the show are the work of the Vidocqs
and the songs and recitations of Lew
Hawkins The acrobatic performance of
John Vidocq presents some features that
are new. The performance ends with a.
burlesque called "A Tempting Town, or
Wicked New York" which is pretty much
what it's name would indicate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Shot His Tenmsfcr.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 12.-Chester Mullen,
a coal dealer. shot and killed James
Thomas, his colored teamster, to-day dur
Thomas. Mullen claims self-defense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Coming of

Every effort is being made by the man
agennent of English's Opera House TO give
a perfect representation next week of the
elaborate operate spectacle "Sinbad." The
stage has been cut and prepared for the
necessary mechanical effects, additional
electric current has been supplied, an in
creased orchestra has been engaged and
the dressing room accommodations have
been enlarged for the reception of the big
company. One of the most startling and
complicated effects in the piece is a bur-
lesoue shipwreck. A pirate ship is shown
at sea, a storm comes up, the maStS are
shattered and the vessel wrecked. 1t is
seen to swing around in the water and to
sink beneath the waves. with the red and
green signal lights burning as the boat goes
down. An instant later the storm-tossed
hulk is shown lying upon a coral reef in
the ocean depths. And Cupid completes the
beautiful tableau by riding by in a great
sea. she'll drawn by marine monsters and
guiding Sinbad as he swims TO the surface.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
Sufferers from piles

Should know that the Pyramid Pile Cure viii
promptly and effectually remove every trace
OF them Any druggist will get 1t for you.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13

In beautiful teeth. which e~nrapture the be-
holder when they speak. smile or sing. This
charm Is conferred by pure. aromatic
SOZODONT. xnich has 10 compeer though
articles represented To possess properties
identical with n are sometimes sold 10 the
unsuspecting as substitutes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
G. A. r.. to Remember Lincoln.

Tonight at their hall on, North Delaware
street the members of George H. Thomas
Post. q. A. r., will hold a Lincoln memorial
service. There will be short addresses.
declarations and music.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
MerriII-street sewer Contract.

them demonstrated. The question was laid
over by the board without final action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
ParI-"'The Fast Mail"

Lincoln j. Carriers railroad drama "The
Fast Mail' sustained it's previous drawing
powers at the Park Theater yesterday,
good sized audiences being there TO see the
matinee and night performances despite
the bad weather. The play has always
been a favorite one here and seems TO have
lost none of it's popularity, rs it was re-
ceived with evident satisfaction. The rail-
road and other effects are admirably
handled, especially the freight and mail
trains, the former being quite realistic,
while the latter is drawn across the stage
with unusual rapidity and bears a striking
resemblance to what it is meant to repre-
sent. A view of Niagara falls with the mist
rising from the foaming waters below is
quite natural. The counterfeit m
the explosion of it's boilers and the wreck
are all very good effects and drew out
hearty applause. The company is fully
equal to the requirements of the piece.
Gustave Neaville as Walter West played
his part in a manly way, while H. J.
Thomas as James Reed, Miss Louise
Mitchell as Mary Martin and Harry A.
Thomas as the dago all did especially we'll.
The engagement is for to-day and to-mor-
row. "Peck's Bad Boy will follow Thurs
day afternOOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-13
The NewYOrkStOre
ESTABLISHED 1883.

Important Sale
Of Rubber Boots and
OVershOes. Our stock
is too large, and the
price has taken a big
drop in consequence.
This is good Rubber
weather. Take advan=
tage of the price cut.