Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 9 December 1893 — Page 1

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BLUE MONDAY.

It was dubbed blue Monday By oid Mrs. Grundy Along time ago. Mo wonder that under This serious blunder

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The working was slow.

But Mondays have brightened Work lightened—clothes whitenedj Since housekeepers know, Without further telling, What Fairbank is selling—

See sample below

A. H. HERNLEY,

Special Collector.

klndi of notes and accounts promptly ootad iftar. Settlements made and all busing Qptogtgd to hjawtre ipomptly done. Ofwwwlth XTMilla, 10DK S. Washington St.

K. FAIRBANK 6- CO. of Chicago, rrjaKe it.

Shorthand, Bookkeeping Penmanship.

The Shorthand Department of the Crawfordsville Business College is now running. Classes in Bookkeeping and Penmanship are being organized and will shortly open. Special Bookkeeping course for farmers. Send for circular to P. O. Box 291, Crawfordsvillo, Ind.

VOL. VII—NO. 373. 0RAWFQRDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1893.

READY TO RESIST.

President Dole's Army to Oppose Restoration.

ALL OF ITS PLANS ARE PERFECTED.

It Win Yield to Nothing L«u Than CJnltod Htatei Troops—KOWN Brought by th* Latest Steamer from

Ilonoiutu.

"WILLIS IS WAIT ISO.

HONOLULU, NOT. 19 (via schooner Transit, to San Franolsoo, Deo. 9).— During the afternoon the Alameda sailed Minister Willis made a statement that nothing definite would bo done here until he had received a reply to dispatohes eent to Washington by the Alameda. This statement was published in the Star. Thursday the Bulletin published a letter from Ministor Willis In which he said ho wished his remarks in the Star to apply to the entire press of Honolulu. The stand taken by Minister Willis in his interview with the Star, which was revised in proof by him before publication, caused considerable anxiety in government circles, owing to the intimation that any breach of the peace would be punished by the American minister. To a reporter his words were that any trouble precipated on the other side would be -stopped at once by United States forces.

President Dole Sathfied.

On the morning of November 17, the day after the Alameda left. President Dole called upon Minister Willis to learn how far the authority of the United States was expected to be oarried in case of emergency. Upon hi* return it was learned that the provisional government was fully satisfied with the explanations and limitations made by Minister Willis.

It is the general opinion that the original language used by the United States minister conveyed more than he intended it should. It is understood that President Dole very clearly informed Minister Willis that the provisional government commanded the situation and would require no aid from the United States unless it was called for. President Dole assured Minister Willis that any breach of peace which might occur would be speedily dealt with by the HaJ waiian government The provisional government received assurances on the other points mentioned which were perfectly satisfactory. It is understood that Minister Willis said he would stand back of the present government until the present difficulty was settled.

When the attention of the United States minister was called to the fact that the provisional government would aid him in keeping the peace he replied that he did not expect trouble unless It came from irresponsible persons on either side.

Waiting to Hear from Us.

An interview with members of the provisional government develops a determination to stand on the defensive and take nothing on trust until the United States government is officially heard from either directly or through Minister Willis. In the meantime the troops will be kept fully armed and a reserve guard ready at a minute's notice. Americans assert that no restoration shall take place, and it seems to be the general opinion that if the queen is restored it will have to be accomplished by force on the part of the United States. The provisional government expresses the opinion that use of force would be equivalent to a declaration of war.

Trouble May Follow Restoration. Since his arrival Minister Willis has been advised that should the United States restore the ijneen warships of that nation would- be kept busy protecting her throne. Resident Americans have at least 1,600 rifles and ammunition in private hands which it would be impossible to seize, in case of restoration. Those best posted say the throne would not stand an hour after the withdrawal of American troops, should Cleveland attempt restoration. The theory of the restoration, however, will not be believed here until the last moment Should it then prove true, serious trouble will inevitably follow.

From a source almost within touch with the American legation it is learned that the contingency which has caused the delay in Hawaiian affairs until Washington is heard from is the fact that the provisional government and resident Americans would openly resist either compromise or restoration.

Expects F&vorable Legislation. In conversation with the Associated press reporter Minister Willis said he was confident legislation favorable to the Hawaiian islands would shortly take place in the United States. He thought the duty on sugar wop Id be placed at one cent a pound and that the bounty would bo repealed. This would make a net difference of about $15 a ton to Hawaiian planters under their present contractj, which allow the sugar trust a heavy rebate.

Plans of the Provisional Government. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9. Minister Thurston, before leaving for San Francisco, told friends that a plan of action had been agreed upon by the government and would be carried out The provisional government has 1,100 men under arms who are ready to respond at the signal of the bell This force will not be permitted to fire on the United States marines if thev are landed. Neither will the provisional government lay down its arms and leave the government building upon a request of Minister Willis, even after the marines are landed. The provisional government will remain until its members are arrested and taken out It will resist any interference by any other than the armed force of the United States. With its military force at command it will not allow the supporters of the queen to outer the palace or dlstnrbjthe peace of Honolulu.

This statement as to the plan of the provisional government is iq lia* with

the advice of Minister Thurston sent to the provisional government immediately after he had read Secretary Gresham's letter to the president exhorting President Dole to Btand firm and to yield to nothing but actual force. This proves to have been President Dole's attitude before he heard from Minister Thurston.

The Semite Must Wait.

It is likely to bo several days before the whole history of the Hawaiian matter is laid before the senate. The navy department is having oopied all the correspondence relating to naval matters in Hawaiian waters since 1889. This will occupy some time. The exhibit to bo offered to the senate will be complete. The failure to secure exact advice as to Minister Willis' course leads to somo embarrassment as to the transmission of the Hawaii correspondence to congress, as the tenor of the message accompanying the papers will necessarily be Influenced by conditions of affairs in Hawaii at the time of wrltiug.

TWO HANGED.

Young Pate and Stiers Pay the Penalty for Murder at Danville, 111. DANVILLE, 111., Dec. 9.—narvey Pate and Frank Stiora were hanged Friday at 1:02 o'clock for the murder of Henry Helinick. A very peculiar thing was noticed by Drs. F.

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Fox and S. J. Jones, who caught the wrists of the murderers within fifteen seconds after the drop. Their pulse was normal—about seventy to the minute—showing that the boys were not only in good health, but that they Were perfectly composed and free from excitement when the trap fell. Three minutes afterward Pate's pulse rose to 135. 11 ceased to beat in eight minuteB, and a minute and a half afterward he was dead. Stiers' pulse also ceased to beat in eight minutes, but his heart kept on faintly until fifteen minutes after the drop. Their necks were broken by the fall. [The crime for which Pate and Stiers wore cieoutcd was committed August 85, 1893. Four young men—Harvey Pate, aged 21 Frank Stiers, 19 Ellas McJunlten, 18, and Charles Smoot, 17—were great readers of flashy literature. Pato had served two years among the cowboys of Texas. The four conceived the Idea of holding up Henry Helmlck, a wealthy farmer. The boys walked 12 miles from the city and waylild Helmlck and hts wife who were in a buggy. Helmlck struck his horses when a demand for money was made and Pate shot him dead. Young Smoot confessed to complicity in the deed and upon arraignment all four pletded guilty. Pato and Stiers were sentenced to death and McJunken and Smoot to the penitentiary for life.]

TWO NEGROES LYNCHED.

Short Slirlft la Grtven Men Suspected of Kobbery and Murder. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 8.—Two negroes have been lynched near Berlin, a small town in Dallas county, and the citizens, who have been on the warpath for the last three days are looking for other guilty parties, who if caught will meet a like fate Tuesday night the store of Jack Tubbs was robbed and Reuben Smith, the clerk, murdered. Ben Minter was arrested, and while en route to jail at Selma Wednesday night was taken fiom the officers and lynched. Thursday night at the same place where Minter was hanged Bob Wilkins was taken from the officers and strung up beside Minter and perforated with bullets. It is not known just what evidence of the guilt of Minter and Wilkins developed.

FATAL FIRE IN TEXAS.

Samuel Cheeves Burned to Death and Three Stores Destroyed at Temple. BELTON, Tex., Dec. 9.—Fire started in the grocery store of Winkleman & Freeman in Temple, Tex., and before it could be controlled that store, together with those of Cheeves Bros. & Co. and W. A. Wilkerson, were destroyed. The total loss is $40,000, with partial insurance. Samuel Cheeves was burned to death in an attempt to save some of his valuables.

A New Trial.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.—George M. McDonald, president of the Guarantee Investment company, who was sentenced for using the mails for lottery purposes to eleven months' imprisonment and to pay a fine of $1,000, has secured a supersedeas from the United States court of appeals. The court also granted a writ of error, and McDonald's appeal from the district court will be heard when it is reached in the regular order. In the meantime McDonald will bo free, having been released on his bond of IS, 000.

Rumen About Cleveland's Health. NEW YORK, Dec. 9.—The Recorder says: The condition of President Cleveland's health Is again such as to give his friends cause for uneasiness. Dr. Joseph P. Bryant, his family physician, was with him from Saturday night v.ntll Sunday night Dr. K. C. Gibson, a dentist, accompanied Dr. Bryant to the white house and remained until Monday.

A Horsethlef Kills Himself. TUSCOLA, 111., Dec. 9.—John Biggs, who was caught *ith two stolen horses, committed suicide by shooting himself just below the heart, the ball passing through his body. Biggs had only been released from the penitentiary three months ago. The horses were stolen in Clark county.

Crispi Called to Power.

ROMK, Dec. 9.—Sig Crispi had a conference with the king, who asked him to form a cabinet Sig. Crispi agrees to undertake the task conditionally. It is believed that he will be able to obtain a solid ministry.

Says Reports Are Exaggerated. WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.—Minister Romero has issued a statement declaring the accounts of revolutionary movements in Mexico grossly exaggerated.

Fifteen Years for Murder.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 9. George Bunn, American artist, was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment for the murder of Anna Hoffman.

Crime of a Drunken Father. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 9.—Jacob Holtzman, of this city, killed his baby and himself while in a fit of drunken passion.

It May Yet Aid in Hanging Prendergast.

THE ASSASSIN IS BOUND TO TALK,

lie Continually Interrupts the Trial and Worries Ills Counsel—Plans of tlie lofeime or Dan Cougltlln

Outlined.

TIUAI. OF PRKNDEBOA8T.

CHICAGO, Doc. 9.—When Judge Brentano's court opened Friday morning Patrick Eugene Prendergast walked over to his attorney, Mr. Essex, and handed him a letter. In the letter he asked that the insanity plea bo withdrawn. He declared that the people might get an idea "that ho did not kill Garter II. Harrison for their benefit, but rather from a personal or selfish motive. The attorney refused to make the oontents of the letter public.

Hound to Talk.

Prendergast made remarks to the court and to the attorneys. His actions show that at times he takes the keenest interest in the delicate questions asked by counsel. His lips continuajly quiver and he seems at all times obliged to check himself from speaking. On occasions he becomes too full of ideas and it seems that he must talk. And what he 8tt3's is so pertinent, sharp and clear that he is beginning to worry his attorneys.

Offers Suggestions to the Judge. Prendergast had been breaking in a number of times during the day. Late in the afternoon Assistant State's Attorney Todd had just asked a venireman if he could render a verdict "fairly and impartially." "Your honor, I object to that 'fair-' ly and impartially,''' Prendergast broke In.

The judge was becoming tired of the prisoner's repeated interruptions and tried to silence him. "Mr. Prendergast, you will have to make your complaints through your attorneys," Said the Judge. "Your honor, I'm the defendant in this ease. Under the common law the defendant has a right to plead for himself," retorted the prisoner. The Judge said nothing.

Again, when a venire man was asked whether from reading accounts of the murder he had formed an idea as to whether the defendant when he committed the crime knew the difference between right and wrong, Prendergast broke in: "There is a broad difference between the legal conception and the just conception of right and wrong.''

Both the attorneys for the prosecution are doing all they can to get the prisoner to talk. Mr. Trude asserts that Prendegast is exceedingly bright, and Attorney Wade is inclined to feel the same way. Mr. Trude will endeavor to prove Prondergast's sanity and discretion by the latters own words pronounced in court

View of Gulteau's lirotber-ln-Law. When court adjourned for the day eight jurors had been secured. Among the spectators none seemed more interested than George W. Scoville, brother-in-law of Guiteau. Mr. Scoville said he thought Prendergast mnst be insane. "He acts something like Guiteau," he said. "It's really the be6t thing for the country that such men as Guiteau and Prendergast be hanged."

Outlined the Defense.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.—Ex-Judge Wing plainly indioated on Friday the line of action that is to be taken by the defense in the Coughlin case. He and his associate, Daniel Donahoe, and Coughlin's witnesses will hammer away at the chain of circumstantial evidence which will be forged by the prosecution until a weak link is found. Then the whole force of the defense will be exerted againRt that link to break it if possible.

Judge Wing's Address.

Mr. Wing's address for the defense apparently impressed the jury. The attorney is an interesting talker. He cited several famous trials and murder cases in which circumstantial evidence played the principal part He appealed to the jury to be careful how they took the words of people who showed themselves to be perjurers at the former trial. Mr. Wing charged the state with dishonesty in stating the case and of filling up the missing links in their chain of evidence with the testimony of perjured witnesses. He declared that the Irish people, while he respected them, were incapable of living without dissensions, and that the arrest of Coughlin and his fellows was a part of "an Irish suspicion apainst Irishmen." He bitterly attacked the credibility of almost every witness for the state on the former trial and gave an intimation of the intention of the defense to prove an alibi for Coughlin.

Kvldence co Be Attacked.

Mr. Wing clearly Indicated that the defense would not only attack the testimony of Mrs. Iloertel, who testified that she heard Dr. Cronin's dying cries, but would attempt to impeach her character. The defense will also try to show that O'Sullivan's contract with Dr. Cronin was an honest business transaction and that the renting of the rooms at 117 South Clark street bad nothing to do with the death of Dr. Cronin.

There will be an attempt to show that Daniel Coughlin hired the white horse with an innocent motive and that the horse which carried Dr. Cronin to his death was not the one Coughlin made arrangements for. Mrs. Conklin's contradictory statements regarding the identification of Dinan's horse will be called into question here.

The defense will also try to p/ovo that the Carlson cottage was not the scene of any murder or human bloodletting. Mrs. Foy's mental condition will bo inquired into by the defence and part of Mr. Carlson's testimony will be an object of attack. The defense will claim that half or more of the witnesses in the former trial committed perjury.

The recent strike on the Lehigh Valley railroad cost the company #1,000,000.

Advocates of tbe Torrey Bankruptcy Bill Are Beaten.

THE MEASURE KILLED IS THE HOUSE.

By a Large Majority the Member* Vot« lo Striko Out tho Kuactlng Clause -Changes Made In the

Tariff HILL

TIIK TOItRKY BILL DEAD.

WASHINGTON, Deo. The Torrey bankruptcy bill was strangled unexpectedly by the house just as the con sideration of the bill under the fiveminute rule was about to begin. Mr. Oates (dem., Ala,), the champion of the measure, had declined to permit the house to vote on Mr. Bailey's (dem., Tex.) substitute providing simply for a voluntary system of bankruptcy, whereupon Mr. Bland (Mo.) precipitatsd the entire question by moving to Btrike out the enacting clause of the bill. Vainly the advocates of the measure protested that it was unfair to reject the bill before the house had a chance to perfect it by amendment. Their pleadings were unavailing. The-vote was decisive. It was caried by a vcfte of 14!i to 111. Judge Torrey, of St Louis, the author of tho measure, who has been here for ten years promoting the interests of the bill, sat disconsolate in the gallery.

Not a Party Tote.

The vole was not a strict party otie. An analysis shows that 115 democrats. IB republicans and 9 populists voted to strike out the enacting clause, and that 04 republicans and 47 democrats voted against it.

Prior to the decisive vote Mr. Van Vooyhis (rep., N. Y.) inquired If a motion to recommit the bill to the judiciary committee was in order, to which the speaker replied it was not This finally disposes of the bill unless it should be passed by the senate.

The chief feature of the concluding debate was an appeal by Mr. Cannon (rep., III.) for the enactment of some legislation which would afford relief to the business interests of the country, and a reply by Mr. Bland (dem., Mo.) declaring that, the bankruptcy bill was demanded by the banking and mercantile interests iti order that the debtor classcs jnijjht be still further oppressed. iiejuiIilicniiK Oppose Admission.

An attempt to drive the bill for tho admission of Utah as a state through the house during the morning hour w»6 defeated by a determined filibuster led by Mr. Dingley (rep., Me.) and supported by almost the entire republican side. The course of the republicans foreshadows their policy upon the admission of not only Utah, but the other democratic territories of New Mexico and Arizona.

Mr. Dingley explained that the course of the republicans was due partly to opposition to the consideration of such an important bill during the morning hour and partly to opposition to the bill itself.

Chances In the Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.—It is plainly evident that some important changes have been made iu the tariff bill by the ways and means committee. The tinplate tariff has been changed from 35 per cent ad valorem to 1 1-5 cents a pound specific duty. The ad valorem rate was intended to make a duty of al^out one cent a pound. A member of the committee explained that the various consumers of tin plate requested it. There have been changes in pearl buttons, piano keys and silk thread. Just what these changes are is not known. A delegation of New Yorkers has asked that the time when the bill go into effect be changed either to July 1. 1894, or January 1, 1895.

Mr. Wilson says he hopes to secure consideration of the bill before the holiday recess. It is generally understood that the internal revenue bill will be reported as a separate measure. There is still a disagreement over many features of this part of the revenue. The whisky tax has not yet been entirely settled, but it is believed that the increases will be slight if they are made. The income tax is the great bone of contention.

Another Lottery Falls.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 9. Lorenzo D. O'Bell, a jeweler of Zanesville, and Daniel Harris, a wealthy farmer living near that place, have been Indicted by the United States grand jury charged with forming a lottery partnership. O'Bell advertised the scheme and represented that November 30, 1893, the firm wo uld give away $60,000.

Approved by the President. WASHINGTON, Dcc. 9.—The president has approved the joint resolution conferring diplomas upon designers, inventors and expert artisans and the joint resolution providing for the payment of salaries and expenses of additional collectors of internal revenue to carry out the provisions of the Chinese exclusion act.

Nominated for Congress.

PHILADKI.PHIA, Dec. 9. Robert Adams, Jr., ex-minister to Brazil, has been nominated by the republicans of the Second district to fill the vacancy in congrcss caused by the death of Charles O'Neill. The special election will be held on tho 19th inst. Mr. Adam6' nomination is equivalent to an election.

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Happenings In Indiana Towns TOld in a Pew Lines.

Indianapolis Poisoning Cane. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Dec. 9. —Charles Koesters continued his testimony iu the trial of Anna Wagner Friday afternoon, but was dismissed after making a few statements as to some sales Anna had made. He also testified that, on tho occasion when his mother had become sick after eating some iee cream the mother had been helped before the others.

Mrs' Hoenig, sister-in-law of Charles Koesters, said that Anna told her one day that Mrs. Koesters "had it good iu this world." and told little Paul oneday to tell Aunt Kate—naming the witness—whoso boy he was. Ho replied: "Papa's and Annas." Witness went to the house on the evening that old Mrs. Koesters died. Anna Wagner told her that "grandma" was sick, but tried to prevent her going to the house. When the old man died Anna was nervous and scared and could not sleep. The inedioine was given by Anna.

Mrs. Ohlyar, mother of Mrs. Koesgave soma circumstantial evidence, testifying to finding the elder .Mrs. Koesters sick in bed. when the old lady said to hor: "1 am sick of tlie same disoase that grandpa and Mamie had."

Requisitions lor Confidence Men. I MDIAJTAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 9.—Gov. Matthews has issued requisitions on Gov. Flower, of New York, for Cameron BOB tetter and Lewis Ludlum, vc&urdod as two of the shrewdest confidence men ever in Indiaua. They are supposed to have taken K50.000 out of Indiana in a few years. One of the alleged victims was Jacob Catt, of Hancock county, who was beaten out of $4,500 in a three-card monte game after the usual preliminaries of fishing to buy his farm had been gone through.

Will Soon Eud Nntural (J«s. PORTLAND, Ind., Dec. 9. -It is staled on reliable authority that a scheme is on foot to pipe Indiana natural gas across the state line connecting with the pipe lines that supply Dayton, Springfield, Lima, Piqua anil other Ohio cities, with a view of supplying those cities. The parties have already secure-d a large block of leases In this county. If this is done it will be a factor in shortening the life of the Indiana field.

After Prof. Guuror.

MUFCIK, Ind., Dec. 9.—Detective Wlgsrins, of Indianapoll s, was in Muucie Friday, en route to Lima. O., where he has Prot W. F. Gunter cornered and will arrest him for embezzlement. Until a few months ago Gunter managed the Muncie branch store of Emil Wulschner A Son, musical instrument, dealers of Indianapolis. Gunter made collections not reported and left, with over WOO of the firm's cash.

Militia Called Off.

iNDiANAroi.is, Ind., Dee. P. —Gov. Matthews had all the companies of the Third regiment under marching orders with orders to rendezvous at La Porte to prevent tho proposed fight at Roby Monday night, but Friitav evening word was sent to the adjutant general's office that the light hail been postponed indefinitely, and tho troops will stay at home.

Damage Suit Compromised. LICBANON, Ind., Dec. 9.—The damage suit of Mrs. C. R. Werner versus J. Brown to recover *10,000 for the killing of her husband in the Danville (Ind.) courtroom last .May was compromised Friday by the payment of $8,000. The men were opposing counsel ami a personal encounter ended in murder. Boweu was tried and acquitted

Married Under Difficulties.

MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 9.—Miss Artie, daughter of Dr. J. C. Ross, and George L. Benson were married Thursday night Benson is a newspaper reporter and Dr. Ross objected to his attentions to his daughter. Recently Benson was met by the girl's brother when he called and was badly whipped. The girl stole her trunk away from home.

Hardware Firm Goes Under. ELKHART, Ind., Deo. 9 —The leading hardware firm here, Kecne Bros. & Kntpp, assigned Friday to Banker S. A. Jones, of this city. Their liabilities are Sft,5u0 and assets $15,000. I'oor collections and pressure from their creditors caused the assignment The indebtedness will be paid in full.

Suicide of a Traveling Man. WABASH, Ind., Dec. 9.—F. A. Borgenshansen, a commercial traveler for A. Beckon, jeweler, Chicago, committed suicide at Warsaw Friday morning. The motive which prompted tho deed was censure by his family, who are Cathglics, for his marriage to a Protestant girl.

Will KIIlargo It* Plant.

HAMMOND, Ind., Dcc. 9.—An addition will be built to r,he works of the East Chicago Steel & Iron company costing $10,000. An 18-incli mill will be put in that will givi 250 more men employ­

£01 1 alally Rcuhled. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Dee. 9. —While William Miller and W. II. Sliiplcv were cleaning a boiler some one turned on the steam and the men were fatally scalded.