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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02

Monday morning at o'clock in which
to prepare his case. Both the prisoners
were then taken to the office of Marshal
Hawkins, where bond in the sum of SILL
600 was given by them with George w.
Mcdaniel and Vincent V. Williams as
sureties. Both Of the bondsmen are
wealthy real estate owners of Lawrence
county and the town Of Bedford. As
the prisoners turned to leave the court
room the judge said to Stannard: There
is now but one charge against you, sir,
but there may be others later"
Tuesday Armstrong was declared
guilty by Judge Baker. who, in conclud-
ing, said:
"The difficulty I have in determining
what the punishment should be grows
out Of the suggestions made by his at
torney. He is already recognized 10 the
grand jury on the charge of conspiracy.
1t is for me to say that I view corrup-
ton on the part of a juror-a bargain
struck for the purpose Of hanging jury,
or delivering a verdict Of guilty or not
guilty, as one Of the most heinous Of
lenses that can be committed.
IF it should come to be believed by the
body of our people that courts would
condone or tolerate the perversion OF
justice by corrupt means or practices,
the last hope Of our institutions would
vanish. 1t is needless to say that TO
go into a mans barn and steal his horse,
although a grave offense, is, in my
judgment, trivial compared to one in
which a man, who has taken solemn
oath that he will render an honest and
impartial Judgment under the law and
then violate that oath in the temple Of
justice, offers for a money consideration
to sell the verdict of the jury, man
who does that commits an infinitely
greater crime, a crime of the most alb
horent character. 1t is left for the court
to punish either by a fine or imprison-
hot -
inflict punishment by way of fine, that
l would possibly be taking the bread
from the mouths of his wife and child.
Fine Not Hard Enough.
''Nor do I feel that any reasonable
amount Of punishment by virtue of fine
would be adequate to express the judg-
ment the court feels of the character of
the crime that has been committed.
shall not punish this defendant as Sc
verely as / should have done had it not
been for the witnesses, apparently sim
cere, who have testified as to his char
acter. But under all circumstances I
feel that can not permit this man TO
go with a less punishment than year
and a half in the northern state prison.
1.-The sentence of the court is that the
defendant be imprisoned, not at hard
labor. simply imprisoned in the northern
state prison for eighteen months"
Armstrong Taken TO Jail.
Marshal Hawkins took Armstrong at
once to Jail, where he was placed in the
ward of United States prisoners and will
be taken to the Michigan City prison
tomorrow morning by one of the depu-
ties. He will be released in about four
teen months as he can gain four months
by good behavior. Throughout the ar
raignment by the court, Armstrong
never gave a sign, but sat SILENT nerv-
ously twisting a small piece of paper in
his hands and looking down at his feet.
He arose at a motion from Mr.. Hawkins
and quietly followed him from the court
room and to the Jail.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02

The Juror confirmed all that Stsnnard
had said. and said that for a money con-
sidera ton, which was to be paid after
the jury was discharged, either with an
acquittal or by reason of their inability
to agree upon a verdict. the money was
To he paid over TO him. The amount
demanded was $1,000. and this was to
be placed in the hands Of a third party
after being exhibited TO Stannard.
II having been agreed that the money
should he placed in the hands of John
w. Claypool. Mr.. Coffin suggested that
he should be called into the room, and
the matter stated to him. The juror
suggested that ii would he better that
he should not be present at that inter-
view and got up and left. Mr.. Coffin
opened the door into the main office and
called Mr.. Claypool. who met the juror
as he passed out. Mr.. ClaypOol came in
and the matter agreed on was re-
stated by Coffin and Stannard. This
morning. as soon as they came to the
Office, Mr.. Coffin reported the further
facts to the attorneys. They immedi-
ately reported developments to Judge
Baker.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
The Era of Muscle.

This is an athletic age. Everybody wants
TO be strong. The craze-for it has well
nigh reached that stage-affects both sexes
and even childhood. The pugilistic phase
of this fad in young America is by no
means morally promising. But ii is one
thing to be endowed with vigor and anoth-
er to be SanGowed with muscle. Super
muscularity is often induced by physical
effort perilous to health and calculated to
shorten life. The vigor which means a
regular and efficient discharge Of the phys
zeal functions, is the first medium at
which all may safely aim without causing
ruptures or breaking blood vessels. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is largely condu-
Give to a gain in vigor Of this sort since IL
stimulates and assists digestion, promotes
regular bilious secretion and keeps the
bowels In order. Sleep. that grand re-
by it, and II remedies malarial, rheumatic
and kidney trouble.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
CATARRH THE CAUSE
Of Many Diseases Called By Different
Names.

Ozena-Catarrh Of the nose and frontal
sinuses, producing scabs and discharge
from nose, and frontal headache.
njunctivitis-Catarrh Of the eyes,
causing red, watery eyes, and sometimes
loss of sight.
Otitis-Catarrh of the middle ear, pro-
ducing deafness. roaring and cracking
noises.
haryngitis-Catarrh Of the pharynx,
giving rise to sore throat, hawking. spit
ting, and frequent attacks Of quinsy.
Laryngltis-Catarrh Of the larynx, pro-
ducing hoarseness, loss Of voice, and
sometimes Group.
Bhonchitis-Catarrh OF the bronchial
tubes, bringing on cough, soreness of the
chest, and occasionally splitting of blood.
Gastritis-Catarrh Of the stomach,
which soon leads to dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, sour stomach, water brash, and
loss Of appetite.
Hepatitis-Catarrh of the liver, the
symptoms of which are biliousness. heav-
mess in right side. furred tongue, sick
headache and constipation.
Nephritis-Catarrh Of the kidneys, or
Bright's disease, followed by rapid loss
Of flesh, great weakness, pain in the
back, and in some cases commissions.
Cystitis-Catarrh of the bladder, cauS-
ing frequent micturition, pain, smarting,
heat, sediment, and great nervousness.
For all these conditions Pe-ru-na is a
specific cure-the only remedy which
meets all the indications in these cases.
Pe-ru-na cures catarrh wherever located,
and therefore is the proper remedy for
all of the above affections.
A valuable book of catarrhal diseases
sent free to any address by The Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company of Co
| lumbus, Ohio.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
The NIuncie Murder.

MUNCIE, April 25.-Special-The pre-
lfninary trial of Frank Benadum,
Michael German and William Watson,
charged with the murder of Attorney
Lemuel Bailey closed this afternoon and
tonight Judge Behymer rendered his de-
cision. Benadum and German, each of
whom accused the other with the crime
in their testimony. were held for murder
and remanded to jail without bail. There
was no evidence against Watson and he
was released. In his testimony
Benadum alleged that German killed
Bailey while in his Benadum's saloon.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02

the court. While I have no authority
to do so, l wish to ask that you will
avoid as far as possible expressing any
opinion about the case to any one. It
will be a favor TO the court and in the
interest of justice"
The court then turned to Marshal
Hawkins, who had been directed to stand
near by a low order of the court, to
arrest Juror Alvin Armstrong as he
sat in his seat, and he was accordingly
placed under arrest. AS the other eleven
members Of the jury arose to leave
Armstrong remained seated by order OF
Mr.. Hawkins, the other jurors casting
curious glances at him as they filed past.
One stopped to shake hands with him
and bid him good-by.
Judge Baker then turned to Arm
strong and said: you will be brought
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
TO HANG THE JURY.
Alvin Armstrong and F. 0.
STANDARDS Scheme
To Defile the Pure Stream
of Justice
And Free the Collins by
Foul Means.
THE PLOT is DISCLOSED
And the Guilty Parties Are
Promptly Arrested.
The Coffin and Reed Trial
Closes in Sensation,
To Be Renewed Next Week
with a New Jury.
THE PLOT is DISCLOSED
And the Guilty Parties Are
Promptly Arrested.
The Coffin and Reed Trial
Closes in Sensation,
To Be Renewed Next Week
with New Jury.

Juror Armstrong and His NeighbOr,
+. o. Stannnrd, a Delegate TO the
Republican Convention, COnnive to
and Approach Defendant F. A. Coffin
with Criminal Propositions The
Court Is Made Aware OF the Nefari-
Gus Action and Under His Advice
Guilty Ones Arrested and Released
on BOnd-The Attorneys for the Gov
ernment Astounded Conspiracy,
Bribery and Contempt Charged and
Proven
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
STANDARDS ARREST.
1t Occurs I'm the Convention HaII-He
Didn't Want TO Go.

As soon as the conference in the room
of Judge Baker had come to an end
Marshal Hawkins was summoned and
sent over to Tomlinson hall, where Stan
nard sat in the republican state conven-
ton as delegate from Lawrence county.
with orders to place him under arrest
and bring him before the court at 2
o'clock to be arraigned. Mr.. Hawkins
stopped at the door Of the convention
hall and sent a man sin to call Stannard
out Stannard was standing a seat
yelling for his candidate when he was
touched on the arm and told that he
was wanted at the door Immediately
He fastened to the door where the mar
shall was awaiting and was at once
placed under arrest.
Cant you wait until after the con-
ventiOn?" said the prisoner in a falter-
ing voice
Il am sorry said the officer. ''but you
will have TO go with me now
well, this is tough muttered Stan
nard and walked along
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
FOR A TONIC AND INVIGORATOR
Use Horrford,r Acid Phosnhnte.

W. B. Carpenter, Columbus, O., says:
''I have for some time used il in indiges-
ton, nervousness, sleeplessness, and
kindred maladies, especially in persons
of sedentary habits, and have met with
excellent results in all my cases. 1 con-
slider it excellent as a tonic and invogor-
ator."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
JUROR Armstrong.
The Manner in which He Attempted
to Secure n Bride.

Alvin Armstrong or Aben, as he IS
sometimes called. has borne for several
years a somewhat shadowy reputation
in Lawrence county. where he has been
a lifelong resident. Counsel interested
in the case were advised during the
early part Of the trial to look out for
him, as he was given to INSCRIPTIONS
acts, but as no direct cognizance could
be taken TO these charges in the trial
nothing was done.
When the trial was adjourned on
Tuesday of last week on account of the
injury to Mr.. Harris the jurors returned
70 their homes and Armstrong went back
to Lawrence county Six miles from his
farm is that of Frank o. Stannard, who.
with his brothers. owns large stock
farm and is one of the best known resi-
dents of the county. During the latter
part Of the week Armstrong and Stan
nard. who have been intimate friends
for many years, met in Bedford. and in
defiance Of the instructions Of the court
the juror began talking about the trial
The circumstance that they would each
be in Indianapolis on Monday. and for
several days, no doubt, gave rise to the
plan which was agreed upon between
them to make some money out of the
trial They outlined a plan of procedure
and Sunday evening came to the city
with the Lawrence county delegation to
the republican convention. Monday
morning Stannard started out in search
OF the Collins in order to make his pro-
posals TO hang the jury through the me-
dunn Of Armstrong. The proceedings
from that time on until the disclosures
made In the court room yesterday morn
ing. as told by the counsel for the de-
tense in statement, which they pre-
pared for the press, are as follows:
Defense's Statement.
Monday Frank o. Stannard, who lives at
Springville. Lawrence county. called on
John w. Claypool Of the firm Of Clay
pool & Claypool and told him he wanted
70 meet one Of the Collins; without dis
closing to Mr. Claypool what he wanted.
he asked him to arrange a meeting, az he
had some Information. Mr.. Claypool ar
ranged meeting for Frank Coffin and
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
JUROR ARMSTRONG.
strong and s;

sir, to answer to the charge for which
you are under arrest. Bailiff, you will
retain the prisoner in custody until that
time" Court was then adjourned un-
til Q o'clock.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY


We have paid TO our customs IN 90 days
Profits paid twice each month; money be with
drawn any times S2o 10 81 600 be invested write
for information.
FISHER & CO., stock Brokers,
IS and 20 Broadway New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02
They Appeared.

II was then arranged he should bring
the juror to the same place, which was
the Claypool office, at s o'clock wednes-
day morning. At that hour Mr.. Coffin
was there John W. Claypool was where
he could see what transpiFed; also Lin
ton Cox, as we'll as a stenOgrapher and
the janitor The stenographer had been
within hearing the evening before.
At the time appointed Stannard came
with the juror, Alvin Armstrong. who is
township trustee at Deal Lawrence
county. Stannard. Armstrong and
Frank Coffin had their interview in the
private room of the office. This office is
separated from the main one by a board
partition. and this partition is covered
with paper. The stenOgrapher and John
Claypool were on the outside Of the par
tition- The stenogra pher took down a
large part Of what was said. The in
terview lasted eighteen or twenty min
uteS.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-02

Stannard at the Office of Claypool &
Claypool for o'clock Monday afternoon.
This meeting took place.
After some preliminary talk Stannard
said to Mr.. Coffin: You are on trial;
do you want to be acquitted ?''-or some
thing 10 that effect. Mr.. Coffin said:
"Of course / want to be acquitted; what
have you 20 do with it?'
Stannard said: II can control one of
the jurors in the case; or 1 can at least
get a hung jury"
Mr.. Coffin said: "You are giving me
wind; l don't believe anything of the
kind, and you can not blk me in that
way"
Stannard replied: 'I know just what
am talking about. can do just what
say and to convince you I will bring
one OF the jurors to you at any place
you say. / will take him to your house"
Mr. Coffin said: you cannot take
him to my house; what do you want;
what does your man want?'
Stannard said: Il cannot tell you
what he wants. We have agreed on ev-
erything except the amount. / will have
TO see my man again"
With some other talk an appointment
was made TO meet again at 6 o'clock on
Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning
early Mr.. Coffin disclosed to his counsel
the facts in relation to this interview
and his counsel went Immediately and
disclosed the whole matter to Judge
Baker. Thereupon it was arranged be-
tween Judge Baker and the counsel that
the interview should be had; that Stan
nard should be asked to bring the jury
man to meet Mr.. Coffin, and that ar
rangements should be made TO get con-
elusive testimony to what occurred
at such interview. The interview was
had between Stannard and Mr.. Frank
Coffin at o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
At the interview it was arranged that
he should bring the juror to see Mr..
Coffin at the same place at 8 o'clock
last evening At o'clock Mr.. Coffin
was there. Stannard came and said he
could not find his juror. Then Mr.. Coffin
said to him: you haven't any juror.
You are playing me" He said: Il have
got him and will bring him to you in
morning.
The Washington times., 1894-08-09
Successful Horses at Hawthorne.
HAWTHORNE. Aug. S.-Results:

First race-One Mile Young Arion won: Get
There second, and Dundee third. Time, l:i3ls.
Second race-one and ore-eighth miles. Oak
wood won; Wildwood second, and Enthusiast
third. Time, l:51
Third race-Five-eighths of mile. Neutral
won; Victorious second, and Woodsfield third.
Time, l:03.
Fourth race-Three-fourths of mile. Pop
Gray won; Amelia May second, and Gascon
third Time, 1:liI@.
Fifth race-Seven-eighths Of a mile. Empera
won; Pretender second, and Eagle Bird third
Time. LEG.
sixth race-Five- sighths of a mile. Tit for Tat
won; Madeline second, and Elano third Time,
1:0i16
Seventh hrace-Seven-eighths of a mile The
Kitten won; Little Dorrtt second, and John VIII
son third. Time, 1889.
Entries for tomorrow:
First race-Four furlongs Ella Brooks, 10I;
Kitty Scott, lI5; Rouble, l0I; Sun Up 104: tn Ia.
l15; Jim Keats, 10l; Flying Dutchman, I23: Dora
Woods, l1s; Henry r., 10l; Chenoa, 105, and
Adam Vernon, 107.
Second race-Six furlongs Debracey, 105;
Gold Dust 100; Pat, 100; Dungarven, 1O7; Mockahi,
100; Senator lrby, III; Sister Mary, 119, and
Alary, 105.
Third race-Four furlongs Cnder Sal. Leonas
Last, and My Hebc, 10l each; Bucknight, 81; Don
Caesar, l0i; Tremor, 100; Victoria, Martha Grif-
fin, and Hinda, l0l each; Pittsburg ii, ll;
Scamp, 10l: Mainstay 10i: Annelle, 81; Fair Deal.
l0l; Sweetheart, 81; Essie Stuart, l0l; Black
Jack, lO4, and Lady Lilac, %.
met, 100; Southern Lady, lOl; Colonel S, no;
Sullross, 10i: Dundee, 40; Kirkover, 103; Dun
garven, 40, and Morgan C.. Ill.
Fifth race-six furlongs. Queen Bess, 96;
1O3; Zenobia. 105; Disturbance, 10l; wolsey,
George f. Smith, and Victoria, 100 each
sixth race-Six furlongs. Laura B., l03; Col
Bascomb, los; Red Glen, 9s: Freddie L T, 10l;
Carmen, 103; Jennie June, 96; Golda, 104; Manoa,
100: San Gabriel, lOs: Nicaragua and Spirite, g6
each, and Lawyer, lO9.
The Washington times., 1894-08-09
Opcnipc Day at Classic Jerome.


New YORK, Aug. s.-This was the opening
day at jerome Park, and the attendance was
large. Much was expected of the handicap,
for which twelve had been carded, but after
the pencil had gotten in its fine work Don
Alonzo and Jodan only were left to go. The
event was such q farce that there was bit Of
Kissing at the finish. Summaries:
First race-Five furlongs. Gienmoyne won;
Kingston second, and Berwyn third Time, 1:0034.
Second race-0ne and one-sixteenth miles
Arab won; Roller second, and W. Is. third. Time,
1853
Third race-Five furlongs. owlet won; Rose
wood colt second, and Hailstone third Time,
1:02,
Fourth race-One mile and a furlong Don
Alonzo won, and Jodan second Time, 1:5S1a-
Fifth race-Five furlongs. The Coon won;
Mosquito second, and King Gold third Time,
l!02L.
Sixth race-Titan course. Trevellyn won; Hal
ton second, and Pochno third Time, 1:231s
Entries for tomorrow:
First race-One mile Charnde, III; By Jove,
lO1; Bonaventure, 102; Tiny Tim, 1O7; Lightfoot,
81; Annie Bishop, 40: Daily America and YES
pasian, 1O7 each, and Stonenellie, g5.
Second race-Five furlongs. south Side, lib;
Cora, l01; Escape, Herkimer, and Chicot, lo3
each; Windgale and Magnetism colt, ITO each,
and Mckee, 100
Third race-One and one-sixteenth miles
Roller, Ill; Jordan, 101; George Dixon, I03: Me-
1ntyre, IS; Gallihing King, 1l0; Shadow, los,
and Little Mat S.
Fourth race-One and one-sixteenth miles
Hanwell los: King Gold. Metropolis, Cockade,
and Mangrove, l07 each; Miss Moder, Jessie
Taral, Nocalite, and Emma, 100 each.
Fifth race-Six furlongs Prince Klamath,
and Miss Primrose colt, ll2 each; sallie Byrnes
colt, 90; Monotony, Monarch, and Mckee, 20
each. and Sharon, S.
Queen, Golden Valley, Light Foot, Elizabeth,
and Flirt, lO1 each
The Washington times., 1894-08-09
Winners at Horse Haven.

SARATOGA, Aug. s.-The results to-day were
as follows:
First race-Six and half furlongs Potentate
won; Torcnbearer second, and Thurston third.
Time, I:2li5.
% Second race-One mile. La Joya won; Chatta-
nooga second, and Florinda third. Time, I:4s4
Third race-Seven furlongs Leonardo won;
Clementine second, and Pearl Song third
Time, l:21a4.
Fourth race-Five furlongs Lissak won; Ap-
plause second, and Hermanita, third Time,
l.0l4.
Fifth race-Five and one-half furlongs
Kapanga colt won: Yo FL Rey second, and
Trophy gelding third. Time, l:09.
Sixth race-One and one-quarter miles.
George Beck won; Assignee second and Anna
third. Time, e:O1a4.
SARATOGA, y. Y, Aug s-Entries for to-mor-
row:
First race-Six furlongs. Chattanooga. IIs;
Old Dominion, i09. Dauntless, l05, and limo
cent, 100
Second race-One and one-sixteenth miles.
Yo Tambien, ll9; Candida bra and Faraday, Ill
each: Sandown, ll2: Chant, III: Cleaning and
Merry Monarch, 1o9 each; Ingomar, l04, and L.
selg, "a
Third race-Handicap For two-year-olds,
Six furlongs Prince of Monoeo, Ill; Handspun,
107; Brioso, l05 and Siberia, 100
Fourth race-Five and one-hah furlongs. DIR.
Hasbrouck, ls7: Correction, l22: Clifford, I20;
Wah Jim, III; Maid Marion, lie, and Do
mingo, ll0.
Fifth race-Five furlongs Tormentor, 1I3;
DerfarGilla, Ill; Mauch, l03: Yemen and Wheeler
l0l each: La Rosa, 49, Mcmento colt, 81; Miss
Hasel, 95, and Bankers Daughter 81.
Sixth race-Handicap Mile and a quarter
southerner, li3, and Colonel Clay and Bassanio,
l31
The Washington times., 1894-08-09
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE"
Federation of Liquor Dealers Take No
Notice of SatoIli's Letter.

Federation Of Liquor Dealers Take No
Notice of SntoIli's Letter.
The Fedsration of Liquor Dealers held its
usual monthly meeting at o'clock yesterday
in Oppenheimer's Hall, No. 514 Ninth street
northwest.
President E. L. Jordan occupied the chair.
When the minutes Of the previous meeting
had been read by Secretary W. I. Whelan
and confirmed large quantity of routine
business was gone through with. part of
which was the settlement of the financial and
other matters connected with the picnic held
on July II at Bethesda Park. The picnic was
pronounced great success in every way and
the finances came out all right.
The president was asked il the Federation
was going to take any notice OF the recent
letter OF Mgr Satolli sustaining the action
of Bishop Watterson in regard to saloon
keepers and Catholic societies.
Mr. Whelan said it was matter that con-
cerned none except the saloon-keepers in
Bishop Watterson's diocese, and he did not
see any use in borrowing trouble or attempt-
ing to cross bridge before it is reached.
ssIt is time enough for US to trouble our
selves about this matter" said Mr.. Whelan.
"when it comes home to us. 1t does not yet
affect us in anyway, and why should we take
any notice Of it."