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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
is SHR0UDED IN MYSTERY.
FOUR PERSONS FOUND DEAD AT IN
DEPENDENCE, KAs.
Various Theories to Explain the
Tragedy-GeOrEe w. Read, His Wife
and Child and the Domestic Be
Iieved to Have Perished from
AsphyXiatiOn.

KANSAS CITY, No, Jan. IA spe-
cial to the Times from Independence,
Kas.. says: One Of the most horrifying
discoveries was made this morning when
Al Brown, sOn-in-law Of George W.
Read, manager of the Lang-Ben lumber
company, broke into the home Of the lat
ter and found Mr.. Read, clad only in his
night clothes, sitting dead in chair be-
fore hot stove fed by natural gas, his
body in an advanced stage or decompOsi-
ton; Edith Scott, domestic Of the fam
lily, lying dead on the floor Of her room,
and Mrs. Read and her fiva-year-old son
in bed. the boy dying and the mother un-
conscious. The horrible tragedy is
shrouded in mystery. Many theories are
current as 10 the cause, one being as
phyXiation, another accidental poisoning,
and another foul play. The fact that
two gas stoves in the house were burn
ing at full force practically explodes the
theory Of asphyXiation, and the fact that
no bruises were found on either person
renders the murder theory almost incred-
ible, leaving accidental poisoning as the
most probable cause. None Of the fam
lily were seen later than Saturday even
ing. leaving nc doubt whatever that Mr..
Read and the domestic had been dead
thirty-six hours before being discovered.
Every room of the house was intensely
hot, and there being no ventilation the
fumes from the badly decompOsed body
of Mr.. Read were sitting.
Mr.. Read came here twelve years ago
from Shelbyville, Ky. An autopsy was
held today, but nothing definite can be
ascertained until the analysis of the
stomachs can be completed. The coroner
will hold an inquest tomorrow morning.
Later-The doctors after a careful ex-
animation decided that the family had
been poisoned by strychnine, which had
probably gotten into their food. Mrs.
Read is still unconscious, but the doc
tors still have some hope of her recov-
cry. but the boy will probably not live
through the night
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
A WOMAN IN THE CASE
And Four Men Wounded In n General
Fight.

MT. VERNON, KY, Dec. 2S.--At Pine
Hill, this county, yesterday, in gen
eral fight, four men We're wounded.
Ben Pike received a hundred bird shot
in his breast and arms and pistol ball
through the upper portion Of his left
leg.
Isaac Misal was shot through the right
breast, the ball passing out at the back
He died this morning.
John Mullins, a peacsmaKer, was shot
below the knee and in walking around
both bones gave way.
Another Of the Misal boys was wound
ed. All the participants are wounded
and unable TO attend court. There is
a woman in the case.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
FIRE AT FoRTvILLE.
several Buildings Destroyed-LOsses-
Insurance, Etc.

FORTvILLE, Dec. .-Special.-Fire
broke out in the three-story frame build
ing of Joseph Bins & Son at $50 to-
night, completely destroying it and also
an adjacent two-story brick
A one-story frame building belonging
10 Miss Iona Hudson was also burned
Joseph Bims's loss on the building is
50 900; on stock, $4,000.
The F. & A. M. lodge loses $500.
Haskell & Cork Bros, 500; fully in
sured-
DR. Hervey loses $500.
Charles Shaffer's saloon, $3.50.
Squire o. p. Hasting, $500; on building.
5000
G.. A. r. loss, 500.
Shultz Bros. 500; fully insured.
The fire originated from an overheated
stove.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
A THRICE MARRIED MAN.
w. III. Grimm Taken from Ft. Wayne
Charged with Bigamy.

NEW YORK, Jan. William II.
Grimm, who was quite popular with the
members Of the Young Peoples society
of Plymouth church, has arrived in
Brooklyn. He was brought from Ft
Wayne, Ind, to stand trial on an in
dictment for bigamy. He has been three
times married, and can show but one
divorce. No later than last Sunday
Grimm addressed the Sunday-schoOl
teachers at Ft. Wayne, saying that he
had passed a very hard life but the
Lord had saved him and he could not
be tempted to do wrong.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
NOTHING startling at rio.

RIO pE JANEIRO, Dec. 29-Inquiries
IS 70 The cause # the rovernment's in
America, the two cruisers fitted out at
New York and which have been in Bra
lillian waters for some time past IL
was reported here that both vessels had
Aeen delayed At the ports where they
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 29.-Admiral
da Cana, the commander of the in
surgent fleet in the absence of De Mello,
made a formal demand today upon the
representatives Of the foreign powers at
this capital asking that the represent
atiVes of the powers should recognize he
insurgents as belligerents. The diplo-
matte corps having previously come to
an understanding on this subject re-
fused to accord the request Of the in
surgent admiral.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
FOR NERVOUS DEBILITY
Use HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.

DR.. a. f. Bell, Zanesville, O.. says:
''I have used 1t in my practice. and have
found ii very efiicious in the treatment
OF all nervous affections. especially ner-
vous debility of business men; also in
cerebral exhaustion it will act promptly
and satisfactorily"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
THE WAR IN BRAZIL
Report of Serious Fighting
in the Interior,
Fifty Soldiers Being Killed
at Aouas Bellas.
Revolt of Convicts at a
Place of Punishment.
PEIXOTO IN NEED OF MONEY
To Carry On she Struggle
Against the Insurgents.
The NictherOy and America
Are Still Inactive,
Awaiting the Arrival OF the
New Torpedo Boats.

a Belief That President PeixotO De-
sires to Concentrate a Fleet of Suf-
fcient Strength Before Engaging
the Rebels i'm Naval BattIe-Desul-
tory Firing at Rio without Any
Serious Damage TO Either Sfde-The
Work of MeIIO's Agents-Other News
of the Warfare.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
BRIDE OF A MONTH
Shot and Killed While Out
for a Promenade.
Her Life Ended by Her
Crazed Husband
WHO WAS ILL WITH GRIP.
Prof Shortlidge's Tragic Act at
Media, Pa,
WHO WAS I'LL WITH GRIP.
Where He Is Principal OF the
Media Academy.

After Firing six shots He Threw Him
self on the PrOstrnte Body of His
Wife Calling for Her to Come Back
to Him-The Victim Prepossessing
and Her Husband Man of Culture
and Refinement-SOmet of Her
Career.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
TO FIGHT BY DAYLIGHT.
CORBETT AND MITCHELL WILL
MEET JAN. 20 AT IL 4. VI.

The Decision of the Criminal Court
the Cause of Much speculation
Numerous RumOrs Fitting About
JacI<sOnvfIIe-Trainin Quarters
Presents.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-01-03
STRICKEN BY DEATH
Col. G. A. Zollinger An
SWerS the Last Roll Call.
Ft. Wayne Must Prepare
for Sad Funeral Rites.
NEURALGIA OF THE HEART.
He Had Been Ill But q Few
Days and Was Improving.
A Change Brought Death at
11:3O Wednesday Night.

Outlines of Long and Honorable
Career-Many Times the Mayor OF
Ft. Wayne-His Creditable Career
While Defending the Flag of His
Adopted COUntry-PensiOn Agent for
the State Under CIeVeIand-His Re-
appointment Assured.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Mrs. W. B. ROsEVEAR DEAD.

She Died suddenly In Mlchlgan-Mr.
Roscvcar Notified by Telegram.
\ telcgram received here Sunday night
brought the sad news that Mrs. w. B.
Rosevear had died suddenly at her old
home, Saginaw, Mich. She was ths
wife of W. b. Rosevear, secretary and
treasurer of the French Broad Lum
Der company. Asheville, and formerly
lived on Bailey street. She left for hel
old Michigan home in September, &C
companied by their two children, ant
Mr.. Rosevear had but week ago re
turned from visit to them.
Mrs. Rosevear was about 80 years o
age, and was an excellent lady, esteemed
by those who made her acquaintance
while she was in Asheville.
MIR. Rosevear went to Michigan in an
swcr to telegram announcing hi
wiics death,
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26

The church was GRO wded and the gallery
full. The choir platform was beautifully
decorated with evergreens. a Christmas
house and a representation Of snow

The church was GRO wded and the gallery
full. The choir platform was beautifully
decorated with evergreens. a Christmas
house and a representation of snow
scene, while icicles hung from the caves
of the house.
The program was begun bv stirring
song by $50 children. The audience was
favored with three selections from this
brilliant choir and many said it was the
best singing they ever heard children do.
Mrs. Lemmond ard Mrs. ]. NJ. Gudger,
jr.. trained them. Several choruses of
mixed voices were especially fine. The
ladies quartette-Mrs. Gudger, Mrs.
Lemmond, Miss Smith and Miss Hide.
brand-captured the audience and by
special request will sing again Sunday
evening. Superintendent J. H. Tucker
made telicitoss address. After the ad-
dress. Prot. Lemmond in an appropriate
talk presented to Mr.. Tucker an elegant
gold-hcaded cane. the gift of the Sunday
school. The response bv Mr.. Tucker
was particularly happy. eliciting storm
of applause. Notwithstanding the su-
perintendcnt's modest denial, he was
accorded the honor and credit of build
ing 10 the school to its present magnti
cent proportions, the enrolment now
reaching S24.
Mr.. Hadlow rendered two violin solos
which were deservedly applauded.
Then came the crowhing event of the
occasion-Santa Clus. As the good old
man showed himself above the chimney
and sounded his horn. the laughter and
screaming o. +0Ochildren produced a scene
never to be forgotten. No words could
portray the scene uuess it be Byron's
description OF thunder storm in
the Alps. But when Santa appeared
on the platform before his house and
told the children he had brought each
one present. the greeting he got sound
ed like two Alpine thunder storms at
the same time. And every child went
home with present and happy heart.
The superintendent announced that
Rev. Tom Dixon would deliver his great
lecture on Fools" on the evening of
January 10. and the audience was dis
missed.
4 GcrC C"ous Act.
Through the generosity OF Mrs. Lyman
Rhoades, OF he kcnilworth Inn, the chill
dren, some 40 in ALL at the Children's S
Home were made happy on Christmas
! day. Mrs, Rhoadcs sent fancy cakes,
TOYS, shoes and handkerchiefs for each
child at the Home. In the name of her
pretty little granddaughter, Pauline
kcber. Little Margaret and Swain
Grant acted Santa Claus tor little Pau
line aud distributed the presents to the
children.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
70 Be HANDLED WITHOUT GLOVES
BYRNES' FATE IF PARKIIURST'S
SAY GOES.

Promise of an Interesting Week With
the LeXow Committee-Police In-
spectors and Captains Summoned
Stephenson Sentenced.
New YORK, Dec. &c -Ex-Police Cap
tain Stephenson, convicted of accepting
bribes. has been sentenced to three years
and nine months Imprisonment and to
pay a fine of 81 900.
The last week of the sessions of the
Lexow investigating committee, at least
for the year 1894, has arrived and it
promises to be very interesting. The
latest development in the Lexow COM
mittee is the subpGnaing of three police
inspectors and 10 captains. The in
spectors are McAvoy, Williams and
Mclaughlin and the captains are Ryan,
Washburn, Westervelt, kiliea, Gala
gher, Strauss, Delany, Murphy and Mar
tens.
Superintendent Bvrnes summoned these
officials to headquarters and personally
served the subpGnas. 1t is asserted he
has already been served with a subpoena
! from the committee, and will BE- called
early today.
DR.. Parkhurst is very anxious to have
Superintendent Bvrnes handled without
gloves, and objects strongly to examining
him as an expert witness on the police.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
TIE CHECKER GAME.
Champion McNair Coming With II
Graveyard Rabbit Foot.

Champion McNalr Coming With IL
Graveyard Rabbit Foot.
The big checker game for the cham.
pionship OF North Carolina is to begin
tomorrow in the rooms Of the Asheville
Chess and Checker club. The Whining
ton Star has this to say about it:
"Mr. llowardC. McNair OF Alma. now
the champion checker player OF the State,
goes to Ashevillc next week to play a
series Of 20 games with the checker
champion OF Western North Carolina.
But Howard isn't the fellow to take
chances if he can help it. So be wrote
Yesterday for one OF the Stars graveyard
rabbit feet to carry with him, and he will
receive it today. Ifhe fails to defeat the
mountaineer now it will be because he
has forgotten how to put the rabbit.
spell on a checker-board."
John A. Murdoch, who is to play Mr.
McNair has no rabbit foot, but fol
years has carried three rings from rae
coon's tail. and what he will do for thu
rabbit foot will "be a plenty"
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Snow In virginia.
Snow In Virginia.
ROANOKE, Va. Dec. 26.-Two inches
OF snow fell here this morning.
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The California gold product of 1898
was $l2,422.S11 and the silver S527,-
157, making a total OF $12,949,96S.
Other substances mined bring up the
value of mineral products of the State to
about $19, 9,000, 900 or $4,000, 900 per
annum. and they are increasing in value.
Thomas Williams. jr., cx-president Of
the California Jockey club, has ac-
cused Porter Ashe of deliberately rob-
bing Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry, the claim
ant in the celebrated will case, and who
is now In an insane asylum, while acting
40 her guardian.
Samuel c. Seely, defaulting bookkeeper
Of the National Shoe and Leather bank
was sentenced Ia the United States cir.
cult court Monday to eight years i'm
prisonment.
1t 10 reported that 90 inches Of snow
fell Ia the last FIVE weeks at Sisson, Cali
tornia.
Mrs. William Waldorf Astor's bod,
viii be embslmed and brought to New
York.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
97-==@~-|-
RECEIVED BY THE POPE.
NEVT1N ED III 111E IVDI'E.
The Officers of the Detroit Made We'll

The Officers of the Detroit Made Well
come In Rome.
ROME, Dec. 26.-The Pope received the
officers of the United States cruiser De-
troit at the Vatican at II o'clock this
morning. Commander Newell in brief
address thanked his holiness for grant
ing an audience to himself and his fellow
officers. The Pope replied. saving he
was always particular to receive citizens
OF the great Republic. His holiness also
preferred his thanks to the American
government and to the President of the
Republic, and expressed his affection aud
admiration for the people of the United
States for whom he wished happiness
and prosperity. He then pronounced a
solemn benediction upon the officers and
their families.
After audience with the Pope, the Off
GERS were conducted to the College where
they were entertained at luncheon Ey
Monsignor O'Connell. There were pres
ent at the luncheon Hon. Wayne Mac
Veagh, United States Ambassador to
Italy; foreign counsels. attaches Of tie
American ambassy and leading Ameri-
can residents of Rome.
The officers of the Detroit express
themselves as having been delighted at
the cordialitv Of their reception bv the
Pope. The reception lasted thrce-quar-
tcrs of an hour.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
HOGG AFTER FLAGLER NOW.
The Texas Governor Is Bound to Cate Ii
Some ofthe standard OIL Men.

The Texas Governor Is Bound to Catch
Some ofthe standard OIL Men.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec, ,23.-Gov.
Mitchell has received requisition from
Gov. Hogg of Texas for Henry M. Flag
lcr OF St. Augustine. the railway, hotel,
and Standard Oil magnate. Mr.. Flag
ler and other Standard Oil men have
been indicted in the Texas courts for
violating the antitrust laws of that
State and Gov. Hogg is determined to
bring the indicted millonaires to trial.
Some time ago Hogg forwarded re-
questions to Gov. Flower of New York
or John d. Rockefeller and Others who
reside in that State, but Gov. Flower re-
fused to honor the acquisitions. Now he
turns his attention to Henry NJ. Flagler,
who is citizen of Florida. 1t is said
that Gov. Mitchell will honor the requi-
s,tion.-New York Sun.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26 Henry NJ. Flag.
Ter does not seem at all disturbed over
the action of Governor Mitchell of Flori.
da Flagler saws he intends to return to
, Florida this month. He denied that he
was a fugitive from the justice of Texas
as he has never been in the State.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Going to san Domingo.

A Salisbury special to the Charlotte
Observer says: "Prof !. M. Tiernan
and his wife, North Cardinals noted
novelist, will leave in January on an ex.
tended trip to San Domingo. Prof Tier
nan go,s In the interest of a syndicate on
a prospecting tour to examine the mines
in that region. Mrs. Tiernan, who has
desired to visit that country for years
will write story for the Appleton
while there
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
CHRISTMAS. ACCIDENT.
A Child Of j. NJ. Flemming Has a Very
Narrow Escnne.

A Child Of j. NJ. Flemming Has Very
Narrow Escape.
What came dangerously near being a
fearful accident occurred Christmas
morning at the residence OF !. NJ. Elem.
ming, the Woodhu street grocer, on Cen
tral avenue. The baby. which was rest.
ing in its carriage, was rolled near the
fire and was LETT alone while members oil
the family were in another portion ol
the house. 1t was later discovered that
the carriage was on fire. Not only this
but the pillow on which the child's head
Law was burned from under it. Had the
ERE not been discovered just at that time
the baby would probably have beer
fatally burned. As it was, It was burned
on the face. but the injury is not serious
DR.. Chas. i. Hilliard was called to dres.
the child's burns,
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Against tho Biv sleeves.

Lawrence p. McLoud has 10 his exten.
sive reading Of the Scriptures found a
sentence that he Is inclined to think con.
demuatory of the prevailing eagle wing
sleeves now all the style. The quotation
10 from Ezekiel 1918 -"Aud cay, Thul
saith the Lord God; Woe to the women
that sew pillows to all armholes."
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TREE.
II Is surrounded bv Great Estate In
Miniature.

Miniature.
One Of the most unique and pretty
Chris ,mas trees THE CITIZEN has looked
upon is the one prepared by Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Elliott at their home on
North Main street. On platform al long
one side OF the room are carefully laid
on, grounds. with gravel walks, flower
beds. etc., while on slight elevation
above all these stands small but per
iectly built house. completely fitted with
tiny furniture. In front of the house a
fountain is playing, while on the pre-.
serves adjoining the building toy horses,
cattle, deer and other animals are seen
apparently enjoying their pleasant sur.
roundings. In one corner OF the minia
ture plantation the Christmas tree
stretches its boughs, beautifully dscorat
cd, to the ceiling. A picket fence sur
rounds the grounds, and it is easy fol
one to imagine as he looks upon it that
he is viewing from atar great estate.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Died in the Fulluess of Years.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26.-Peter c.
Hollis, president of the National Bank
OF Commerce OF this city who was iden-
tilted with the management of numerous
railroad and other corporations, died at
his home in West Philadelphia yesterday
after protracted illness. Hc was II
years of age.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
The Entail Toy Cannon.

RICHMOND, Dec. 26.-In Fulton, in the
lower part Of the city Christmas day
five boys were disfsured for life by the
explosion of gunpowder They were u.s.
ing it to fire toy cannon.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Corbett.FitZsiminons.

New YORK. Dec. 26.-The outlook for
the proposed fight between Corbett and
Fitzsimmons being held in Jacksonville,
Fla. is not bright. The ordinance
which was passed recently prohibiting
boxing in Jacksonville has ruined the cal
culations Of projectors Of the contest.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Battery Parks Christmas Dinner

The menu of the Christmas dinner en-.
joyed at Battery Park yesterday was an
elegant affair in pink and gold, with its
dainty leaves bound in knot OF ribbon
of robins egg blue. The page of absorb.
ing interest to the guests of the house
was comprehensive of most tempting
service procured in the markets of rities
from the mountains to the sea.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
Lord Churchill Worse

LONDON, Dec. 26.--The condition of
Lord Randolph Churchill was much
worse this morning. He is great
deal weaker than on yesterday, and re.
lapses into prolonged periods Of coma.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
A Fire By The Sen,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Dec. 26.-The
Cliff house was entirely DESTROYED by FIRE
last night. Loss 100000.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
After Christmas

We have had fine trade, but still
have some things left, maybe the
the very thing you want, We will
sell them off now regardless OF cost,
don't believe in carrying stock over.
If you have received and haven t
given, remember our stock has
many beautiful presents left aud the
price is so low anyone can afford it.
Asheville daily citizen., 1894-12-26
IT IS NOT TOO LATE

To get one of those beautiful baskets
filled with Tenney's Famous BonBons
aud Chocolates for your wife, sister or
sweetheart. They are the prettiest ever
shown here and arc reasonable in price,
ranging from 81 to So. Dainty boxes,
half pound to five pounds. There are
Others but none so good as Tenney's.
No better candies can be bought any
where at soc than our Goo offerings. A
saving of zoe pound counts if the quail
ity docs not suffer. We guarantee that
it does not. Almond nougat 25c pound.
Huntsville gazette., 1894-09-01
THEY DIED TOGETHER.
A Rejected Suitor Killed the Woman an'
Died with Her.

A Rejected Suitor Killed the Woman and
Died with Her.
BONHAM, Tex, Aug. 31.-Mrs. Ross
Martin came here some time ago, he's
husband having abandoned her. Shs
had three children with her-one a baby
and the others from 10 to l2 years q
age. Ell McNitt came to this city about
one year ago. He was a street can y
vender Both Of his legs are oif ju
below the knee, alrd tile left hand
gone, with the exception of the thumb
McNitt was CAUGHT in bliZzW /, anc
Mrs. Martins father rescued him, but
his limbs hal to be anfputated. Ii.
lived in the Martin family from t-a
time until the separation Of Mr. AM
Mrs. Martin.
Mrs. Martin came to this city and he
been endeavOting to earn an hOueat Nv
ing. McNitt followed and paid his al
dresses to her and songht her hald II
marriage, which She refused. She, ii
the meantime, brought suit for divorce
and McNitt and her l2-yeaT-0ld son werl
the main witnesses McNitt loarnet
that Mrs Martin was engaged 10 anOth.
person and induced the boy not 70 an
pear ~ Il witness for his mother, and ii
also failed To appear.
The case was passed Ms Marti
retired, her two oldest children slacpin
on pallet, Miss Maud Rice, herself anc
infant occupying a bed. 3iis4 Rice WA
awakened i'll the morning by the eric
of the baby. She arose. looked arouna
for its mother and found her lying by
the side Of the bed III pool Of blood.
She rushed screaming into her father
room, and soon officers We're notified
Mrs Martins throat was cut. By hei
side lay McNitt. His left arm VIZ
thrown around the woman's waist. HI;
right arm was extended outward, AM
clasped a razor His left arm was Gu
i'll three places, and IA horrible cash w
III his throat. Both We're dead.