davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11

ELWOOD. July -Speclal-Great eN-
element In this city prevailed over the
discovery this morning Of the body Of
William Foust lying just outside Of the
business center Of the city with bullet
wound IN his left breast about four inches
above the heart.
The body vas found lying a few feet
from the Panhandle railroad. with the
head lying down hin. The clothing was
saturated with blood. but all the blood
was toward the foot of the murdered
man. and not toward his head. which
would have been the ease had he been
murdered where found. There was no
indications Of struggle In the vicinity.
and It is supposed that ne was murdered
in one OF the sporting houses and the
body carried and thrown whore IL was
found There Is absolutely no clew to
indicate who committed the deed. and the
police are al a loss to know how to pro-
coed.
The murdered man was about hfty
years Of age. ana lived four miles north
OF this city and Is the father Of six child
zen. lie WIS extremely poor and the
murder WAS not committed for the pur-
pose II robbery, but was the result Of a
ulHUhfN bitWit as NF Wdn HIST seen az II
O'Clock IN e stioon throwing dice FOR
drinks. Hundreds Of people viewed the
body all morning. whore it lay 10y the
roadside ere IL was removed 10 the
mqrgue. Whers the inquest was held.
Tile verdict WAS given iu accord with
the above facts and On the meantime
the police Is Investigating Co ascertain
his Wdnderings during the night In the
hope "a being able 10 discover who COM
mitted the murder. The police has been
notified that two shots were fired by
unknown persons iu that vicinity about
midnight but as that o. Of an almost
nightly occurrence On that part Of the
city IL furnishes no clew Co the mystery.
The body was lying just at the edge
of clump of willows at the intersection
Of the crossing If TWelfth-st and the
railroad and presented horrible APP
pearancc.
The pupulace IL greatly worked mp
over the affair and no efforts will be
spared % ferret ont the murderer and
bring him To justice.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
CooPER's BILL PASSES.
The House in Favor of Taxing
Greenbacks.
BUREAU OF THE SENTINEL.

BUREAU OF THE SENTINEL,
WASHINGTON, d. c.. July G.
The Cooper bill. to tax greenbacks the
same as other money, passed the house
by vote of 176 to Al. Johnson of Indi-
ana, who led the opposition to the bill.
was so exasperated when he saw half
Of the republicans desert him that he
refused to answer to his name when
called on the final vote. He could not
even prevail on Waugh-the only other
republican from Indiana-to stand by
him. Representative Waugh voted with
Cooper. Only one democrat west Of
Philadelphia voted against the bill: Tom
Johnson of Ohio. Tom Reed, as usual.
lodged the vote, as did Burrows, who
also has a presidential lightning-rod up.
Representative Cooper, the author of
the bill, made the principal speech in its
favor. 1t was constitutional argument,
which was listened to by members who
crowded around him, some to ply him
with questions. which he readily answered.
The success of the measure is wholly due
to Mr.. Cooper. For three months he has
worked to get his bill before the house.
Not being a member of the committee
which considered il he was handicapped
and only through persistent appeal did
he prevail on the committee to report il.
Senator George. chairman of the judi
ciary committee, says he will report the
bill to the senate in reasonable time and
assures its passage. Both Senators Noor-
hees and Turpie will take hold OF the bill
in the senate.
The bill does not compel states to tax
greenbacks, but it authorizes them 10
do SO by repeating the law which pro-
hibits states from taxing them to make
the law conform with the federal laws.
The Indiana legislature exempted green
backs from taxation in the new tax law.
The next legislature will have to repeal
that part of the tax law. then. when the
assessors list for taxation of personal
Monday in April of next year. the tax
by converting his money into greenbacks
for one day only. The Cooper bill Will
add several millions annually to the tax
lists of Indiana, unless the next legisla-
ture should be republican, in which event
the state exemption law would hardly
be repealed.
The only point of interest in the days
proceedings in the house was the taking
of the tariff bill from the speakers table
and its reference to the committee on
ways and means, but this was unattend-
ed by any outbreak or by any excitement
or remarks. Several unimpOrtant bills
were passed. The house took recess
until o'clock, the evening session being
devoted to private pension bills.
The senate held a short session today
and adjourned at 1875 until Monday
without having transacted any business
of Importance
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
PRENDERGAST MUST HANG
JURY IN JUDGE PAYNE'S COURT DE-
CLAREs HE Is NOT INSANE"
the ProceedInEs-JUIy 15 the Day
Set for the ExecutiOn-The AttOr-
neys of PrenderEast VIII Take an
Appeal.

CHICAGO July 3.-Prendergast. the
assassin of Mayor Carter H. Harrison.
was declared mot insane" by a jury in
Judge Payne's court this afternoon and
under sentence of the court must be
hanged Friday, July 13.
The jury was out just two hours and
five minutes. There was much confusion
in the court room among the waiting
lawyers and spectators just before the
jury came in. when a movement was
noticed among the bailiffs. In few mo-
ments Prendergast was brought in. with
him were six bailiffs. who stood along
the passageway back of which the prison.
er sat to the door leading to the bridge
connecting with the Jail Then a hush
fell upon the court room. Every one
there seemed impressed with the
solemnlty Of the occasion. Judge Payne
took his place on the bench and the
jurors filed In to their seats in the box.
Gentlemen OF the jury said Judge
Payne, have you agreed upon your
verdict"
yes. your honor" said Foreman
Charles b. Schenck. as he partly arose
from his chair.
Read the verdict" said the court.
The clerk unfolded the paper and read
in a distinct voice the doom OF Prender-
SdSl IN lneSe WOINS-
we, the jury. find Patrick Eugine
Prendergast not insane"
The paper was signed by Foreman
SchenCk and all the jurors. Mr.. Gregory
asked that the jury be polled and the
name OF each juror was called.
WAS this and IS this now your YER
dict2' was the question asked
1T is came the answer In every case.
Then, addressing the jury, Judge Payne
said
Gentlemen. I want very much TO
thank you for the attention YOU have
given this difficult case and the faithful
manner in which YOU have performed
your duty. L want You 10 know that
appreciate the deprva ions you have I'M
dergone during you confinement Gen
tlemen. you are discharged"
Prendergast sat U0moVed during the
whole proceeding. Ee made no outcry.
and was at once removed to his cell in
the Jail. His counsel will move for a
new trial and If this be not granted
they have expressed their intention Of
carrying the matter to the supreme court.
Messrs. barrow, Harland, Gregory and
Heron. who have made such a stubborn
fight for Prenderg8st, were all in court
when the verdict was rendered. Assist
ant State Attorneys Morrison and Todd
were there, but neither the assassin's
mother nor brother was present
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
Weddings.

BLOOMINGTON. July 3.-Special.-
One of the prettiest weddings that this
city has ever enjoyed occurred in the
Walnut-st presbyterian church at $50
this evening. The contracting parties
were DR.. Maurice g. Moore, a graduate
of the State university and the Jeffer-
son medical college Of Philadelphia and
Miss Flora b. Kreuger, the beautiful
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. August Kreu-
ger and assistant librarian of the State
university. The Rev. s. r. Lyons Of the
United presbyterian church said the
binding words that made the happy
couple husband and wife. Three hun
dred invitations were issued and the
presents We're many and valuable. The
bridal party departed for indianapolis
on the midnight train, and after a short
wedding tour will be at home to their
numerous friends at the residence of the
groom in Vincennes. Ind.
WAYNETOWN, July 5.-Special-One
of the prettiest little wedding that this
little city has ever enjoyed occurred yes
terday in the east end Of town at $50
a. m. The contracting parties were p. NJ
Brown, prominent merchant, and Miss
Matte BrittOn, the beautiful daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. john Britton. The Rev. o.
y. Kelley Of Veedersburg uttered the
binding words that made the happy
couple husband and wife Only the most
intimate friends were invited The bridal
party departed for VeedersbuTg, and after
a short wedding tour will be at home to
their numerous friends.
NOBLESVILLE. July Especial
Ernest Bachmann. a prominent young
business man of this city. was united in
marriage to Miss Maude, the accom-
plished daughter of Prof. o. S. Reed. at
the home Of the brides parents, tonight.
The brides father officiated A large
number of invited guests were present
and many valuable presents were made.
SHELBYVILLE. July Especial
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11

questions Of the sugar TRUST Investigate
ing committee ON the ground that IL
would be a breach Of confidence. They
furnished bail ga 1000 each and were
released No indictments were returned
against Messrs. Havemeyer and Searles
the sugar trust officers. end as the grand
Jury was dismissed FOR the term they
are safe FOR the present.
The senate sugar investigating COM
mittee was m session for more than an
hour today. discussing the basis Of re-
ports upon the testimony taken last
month. II rs probable that three reports
viii be made. Senator Allen finds 10 Inn.
possible to agree with either party. and
80 there viii De also % populist report
Senator Lodge denied today the state.
ment sent ont last night that hc was sat.
isded that four members of the senate
had shared in the results Of sugar specu-
lltion
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
DEMOCRAT, MEET IN ENGLISH.
The Nomination Made for senator
aud Resolutions Passed.

The Nomination Made Tor senator
and Resolutions Passed.
ENGLISH. July S.-Special.-The
democratic senatorial convention, COM
Of Crawford. Harrison and Orange
counties. met at English yesterday and
nominated the Hon. John Benz by accla-
nation for state senator.
The Hon. T. r. Buskirk. district COM
mitteemsn. was selected as chairman
and J. r. Pro. editor OF the News. was
selected secretary.
There was a large crowd In Attendance.
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr.. Benz
had no opposition. Speeches were made
by the Hons John Benz, -. +. Lennon
and r. y. Buskirk.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the convention:
l. We indorse the administration OF
Grover Cleveland.
, We indorse tho course pursued by our
senator's In congress and we commend
them also for their efforts 20 carry put ire
pledges OF the Chicago platform.
g. We indorse our representative IN con-
gress the Hon. j. H. BretX. and commend
him for the ability and zeal displuvcG by
him In tht interest Of his constituents and
In the support Of the principles aud pledg =
Of our party.
The democratic party I'm this senate
rial district is now in readiness for the
fray and expect 10 roll mp an old-time
democratic maIOrlty In November.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11

sHEbBYVILLE, July Especial
Miss Laura Smith died at ! o'clock this
afternoon after a long Illness. Miss
Smith was identified with ShelbyviIle's
charitable organizations, and was an
estimable Christian lady.
The remains Of Mrs. Mary NJ. Hueaman
were brought here today from Dubuque
Ia. she having died there Tuesday. She
was the widow OF Frank Huesman, who
died mysteriously In that city six months
ago Both Mr. and Mrs. Huesman came
from prominent families here
ANDERSON. July 5-special.--Mrs
Carrie Brown died at the home OF her
parents I'm this city at Z o'clock last
evening after a long Illness She was
married six months ago 20 Mr.. Frank
Brown OF indianapolis. She stood high
In social and religious circles, and her
funeral tomorrow Will be one Of the
largest Anderson has had for the past
year.
GLENWOOD. July 4.-Special.--J
Murphy sr.. one OF the oldest inhabl-
tants Of this county died this evening
after brief illness. lie was In his nine
tieth year and had lived upon the farm
where he died about seventy years. De-
ceased was a prominent farmer and left
a large and valuable estate.
COLUMBUS, July 4.-Special.-Miss
Nellie Shea. prominent member OF ST.
Barthoiomcw's church IF this city. died
yesterday evening after "A long illness OF
consumption. aged thirty years. She
spent several months al Ashevllle. N. c.,
without material benefit.
MUNCIE. July 6.--Special.--Mrs. Har-
riet a. Smith. the widow Of John Smith,
died today at the advanced age Of
elghty-seven years She was the mother
or the Rev r. Frank Smith, "A we'll
known methodist minister.
COLUMBUS. July -Special-Robert
Querz, one of the first settlers Of the
county, died at his home fourteen miles
northeast Of this place yesterday, aged
eighty-siX years.
MADISON, July -Special.--Mrs
Isom Ross aged lightweight years.
prominent woman Of this city. died this
morning.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11

WASHINGTON. July 4.--one thing on
which the democrats and republicans or
the sugar Investigating committee will
agree, and upon which emphatic report
viii be made. is the generation Of Sec
rotary Carlisle from any improperly IN
the matter OF the sugar schedule. aud
the report will state the facts as brought
out I'm The testimony and will say that Il
is the belief OF the committee that the
secretary's only connection with the
whole affair was the preparation Of the
sugar schedule at the request OF the
members Of the finance committee 1t
Is not yet known whether or not Senator
Allen will concur I'm this part OF the re-
port, and In fact there Is very little
known as 10 what the Nebraska senator
VIII do or the kind OF a minority report
he Will submit. Senator Gray has made
draft OF a report, but II Is not wholly
satisfactory TO the republican members.
who say it Is too mild in its suggestions.
A draft prepared by the republicans Is
In the hands OF Chairman Gray. and he
Is attempting 10 harmonize the two I'm
order. II possible. TO get report which
all can agree upon.
The Corcnn Question.
1t is said at the Japenese legation there
has been no occupation Of Corean terri
tory except In accordance with treaty
stipulation and for the purpose Of pro-
tecting japanese interests. II Russia has
taken diplomatic cognizance of the
matter nothing Is known OF Il here.
though such action Is thought not unlike
ly. The presence Of Chinese and Japan
csc troops I'm Corea Is now a subject of
diplomatic correspondence between the
two countries interested and II was said
that IL would not be surprising If more
extensive trouble arose from what IL now
apparently n mere spec on the horizon.
Russia Is extremely jealous OF any add
vances i'm Corea by other European and
Asiatic countries. She has now but one
port OF entry OF Importance on the Pa
cinc coast and this is closed for six
months in the year.
senate Quorum May Disappear.
1t is the general understanding that
when the senate meets on Friday there
will be only a brief session and that the
senate will then adjourn until Monday.
IL is quite probable that there will not
be a quorum In the senate again this
week. The resolution of Senator Kyle,
introduced at the request Of the striking
railroad men, is regarded as sure TO
cause debate and senators who expect
10 speak on II understand that IL will so
over until Monday. The resolution will
cause some vetry tart debate, in which
Senator Davis Of Minnesota will take a
leading part following the line OF his
telegram TO McInnis a Duluth, in which
he said he would not support the Kyle
resolution.
The senate committee on commerce
held a very important Fourth of July
session today. Several members who de-
sired to get away for the remainder OF
the week wanted the session held and
asked to have certain matters in which
they were interested disposed of.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
Deserted His Wife.

RICHMOND, July 5.-Special.-Much
surprise was occasioned today by the
divulgence of the fact that Allen Red
dish, a well known young man, had de-
serted his wife. 1t was not known that
he was married until the arrival of his
father-in-law, James Skidmore of Indi-
annapolis. 1t now develops that Reddish
was married a year ago to Skidmores
daughter. According to the latters
story Reddish left her TO come here and
look for work, saying that he would send
money back for her support This he
has failed To do. and Skidmore came
here i'm search of him. Reddish had been
employed here. but has disappeared
Skidmore says that he will now place
the matter in the hands of the author
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
The Crop Bulletin.

Continued excessive temperature, SUM-
cient rain in most localities and plenty
of sunshine. We're very beneficial to corn
and other crops except tobacco. which In
some localities suffered by too much rain:
corn is growing with astonishing rapid
ity; II stands well in clean fields; the
wheat harvest is progressing. yielding
grain Of excellent quality and quantity;
in the southern portion the harvest is
ended In many localities. the wheat Is
in shock and threshing has commenced,
while i'm the northern portion the har-
vest is just beginning. The clover har-
vest continues: some has been spoiled by
too much rain; timothy offers a good
crop, but the crop of hay is not as large
as that of last year. Oats are heavy and
in fine condition and the potato plants
promise an immense yield OF excellent
quality; bugs in some fields still doing
injury. Berries are still in plenty and in
the northern portion tree fruit, peaches,
cherries, plums and some variety Ct
apples are abundant. Bees swarm very
thick and stock is in good condition on
fair pasturage.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
THE SONS or VETERANS.
Closing Of the state Encampmcnt at
kokouo.

KOKOMO. July 6.-Special.-The state
encampment Of the Sons of Veterans
closed a three days session in this city
tonight The attendance was small, owing
to the railway strike.
About 800 people are held up here to-
night waiting for trains 10 move on the
Pennsylvania and Cluver-Leaf lines.
The l. +. x W. carried al delegates
who could reach their homes by that
road.
state officers Of the sons OF Veterans
were elected as follows:
Commander Frank Martin OF Frank
lin.
Senior Vice-Commandcr-H II. Leach
Of Kokomo.
Junior Vice-Commander-E II. Martin
OF Russl1vllle.
Anderson was selected as the place for
holding the next encampment
10 was recommended that the eligibility
clause be changed. permitting members
10 be mustered I'm at eighteen years in
stead OF tWenty-one
The ladies' aid society OF the same
order finished their state meeting here
today Miss Alice kOernCr Of lndianap-
oils was chosen state president. and Mrs
Deck Moore Of Kokomo vice-presidcnt.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
BOMBS IN NEW YORK.
Doubtless for Use i'm Connection with
the strike.

NEW YORK. July 5.-Within the past
four DAYS two bombs have been taken to
police headquarters, having been found, it
is said in places where their explosion
meant great loss of life and extensive dam
age to property. The first bomb was found
on Monday and after being inspected was
sent to the bureau of combustibles The
affair was found to consist OUtwardly OF
p plated mass of tin and felt worked to-
gether by cement and other compounds
almost as compactly as iron. The second
bomb was brought in today. The police
apparently think the explosives were meant
to do damage in connection with the great
railway strike.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
Budd pobIe.. string Of Flyers.

TERRE HAUTE. July 7.-Special.--
Bud Doble's stable OF a dozen flyers left
there winter quarters here for Detroit
today to enter the grand circuit. The
string II as follows: Arion. 2.07N; PIX
Icy. 2.0Sh. Ellard. 2l2% Prince Her
sehell. 2:i5h; Allorita, 2uGh Belona.
219h PAGER Judge Fisher. 2:2lh: Robin
2:2S, and Direction PAGER MarErave.
2Ibh. and Cythera. 2.20A, were also sent
with this lot TO Detroit. whore John
Dickerson Is to drive them. DGble Is
prepared for great campaign this year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
Prohibitionists Celebrate.

COLUMBUS. July 4.-Speclal.--In ad-
dition to the usual display of flags and
noise of fireworks, the prohibltionists Of
this county met in a grove near the city
today and spent the time in speeches and
music. Prof. Bassett. the Rev. Mr.. Shan
non and the Rev. Mr.. Farr Of Shelbyville
Grated. A committee formed to select
county ticket reported as follows: For
representative, John Valentine; clerk
David McClintic; auditor, James Crane;
treasurer, James Cox; recorder, John
Bowman commissioner, First district
Simeon Roeher; Second district, Benja-
min Daley. The event drew a large
crowd. but politicians were conspicuous
by their absence.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
stocI<sIager Has the Delegates.
BUREAU OF THE SENTINEL,
WASHINGTON. d. C. July G

WASHINGTON, D. c., July c.
Ex-Representative Stockslager of Cory
don. who was here for a week. has re-
turned home.
Seventy-five per cent of the delegates
to the Third district democratic conven-
ton to be held at North Vernon. July
u. have been instructed for Stockslager
and he will probably receive the nominal
ton unanimously.
For Government Control of Railroads
Senator Allen of Nebraska introduced
in the senate today a resolution for the
appointment of committee of five sena-
tors, not more than two Of whom shall
be of the same party, TO consider the ad-
visibility or necessity of government
ownership of railroads and telegraphs,
and especially the existing troubles be-
tween employers and employees and what
legislation is necessary to prevent strikes
and lockouts in the future.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
An Assault Punished.

SHELBYVILLE, July Especial
John Madden was today sentenced by
Judge Johnson to five years imprison-
ment in the prison south for a dreadful
assault on John Worden of Springfield,
O.. one night last week while camping on
Blue river near this city. Worden is a
sixteen-year-old boy and the treatment
he received was horrible. Madden claims
TO be from Los Angeles, Cal.
SHELBYVILLE, July 8.-Special.-Mr
Ella Byers attempted suicide here this
morning by swallowing a dose OF poison.
The stomach pump saved her life.
Domestic trouble.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-07-11
-Four FINALLY shot.

CATLETTSBURG. Ky. Juy Nm .
street encounter here last night John and
Ballard Faulkner, brothers, were instantly
killed and Charles and Dave Justice IA
tally wounded The former has already
died and the latter cannot live long. Bal
lard Plymale was also seriously wounded.
Plymaie is now in jail. together with Lou
Cole a member Of the Cincinnati lumber
firm of {. Crane & Co., who was with the
Justice faction. The trouble arose over a
woman who was sick upon the street ano
who the Justice boys claimed was beng
neglected by the town authorities. Ballard
Faulkner was a member OF the town ciun-
oil