Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 December 1883 — Page 1
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FOREIGN FLASHES.
Prime Minister Ferry Tells the Government's Position
inTonquin.
The Details of the Visit of the Orown Prince of Germany to the Pope.
Peek, the Marderer of lean Banged at Dablia Dissatisfied Irish me a.
Btkar Pasha's Mission to Suakim '•'OtudU'i Position—Disastrous Storm.
FBBBT TALKS.
A ttat«l iMt ot the Condition of th» Tonqoin Trouble*. PAJUC, December 14.—Prime Minister Parry, replying to Lockror, who criticised the government's Tonquin policy, said the rssl question at issue was to decide by the chambers by a rota of confidence on the 10th instant which couldn't remain a dead letter. The government eoold not remain in a contemplative attitude. The vote had baffled the tactics of Chinese diplomacy. Nothing would be changed in the wise policy which the chamber had sanctioned. The reinforcements it was proposed to send to Tonquin were calculated to insure the termination of the Tonqoin expedition within a given time to France's satisfaction. Ferry continued: "No fresh expedition is sent to Hue, because we are already there. We must, however, be prepared to support the French residents and French soldiers at Hue if threatened. The king of Annam died a violent death. There is no revolution at Hue. The French legation there is not in danger. The French residents have not officially recognised the new government of Annam, but are negotiating informally with it. Admiral Uourbet has gone to Sontay, and on his return wQl state whether or not more reinforcements are necetBary. The government can not be asked to publish its plans. It is necessary to place confidence in the ministry and allow it to conduct the operations with the necessary secrecy, otherwise the house will have to thoose another government."
TUB POPE AND THE PRINCE
A H|kl]r formal Hitting Between tb* Crown Prince and the Fope. Rom, December 18.—The crown prince of Germany yesterday requested Hon Schloeser, German minister at the Vatican, to Immediately annonnce .his arrival to Cardinal Jacobina, the papal secretary of state, and express the prince's earnest desire to visit the yope. Von Schloeser delivered the massage and Cardinal Jacobini subsequently called at the German legislation and left a card. The crown prince breakfasted this morning with Count Ton Kendall, German embassador to Italy. The prince SDeaks in the name of the emperor* of Germany in any communication to the pope. The pope received the crown prince with great cordiality and affability. The prince was visibily affected and expressed in the name of the emperor his gratification at being able to manifest his respect for his holiness. The private conference lasted an hour. The crown prince upon leaving the Vatican appeared deeply moved.
POOLE HANGED.
The Black JTlag Again Bailed in Dublin. BmLiN, December 18.—Joseph Poole, for the murder of John Kenney, was hanged this moraing. Kenney was killed by Poole on the night of July 4th, 1882, in Seville place, this city. Poole rose at 5:30 o'clock the priest visited him at 6, and administered the sacrament at 7:15. Both remained in the prison chapel until nearly 8 o'clock. Poole stood the ordeal of preparation for the execution with remarkable fortitude. On the gallows he frequently kissed the crucifix, and with calm demeanor and in a firm voice repeated prayers until the drop fell. Death took place in three and a half seconds. He made no public statement. A small crowd gathered outside the Richmond Bridevale, but dispersed as soon as the black flag made known the fact that the execution was over. A large force of police and military was present. The weather was raw and damp. The executioner was a man from the north of Ireland, called Jones, but it is believed to have been an alias. Binns, who hanged O'Donnell, was unable to reach Dublin in time to hang Poole. Reporters were admitted to the execution.
tDUiiatUfleA Irishmen.
LOKDON, December 18.—Police are 'closely watching the houses of lending Irish nationalists. It is reported that the lord mayor haB received anonymous letters threatening to blow up
London bridge and Newgate. Detectives withdrawn from the prison after O'Donnell was hanged, have returned there. Extra police on and about the bridge watch the arches, examine all craft passing and scrut'niie all persons crossing. In consequence of threats to avenge O'Donnell, armed policemen guard Hawaarden Castle, the resideuce of Gladstone.
Baker'* Mliaion to Suakim. CAIUO, December 18.—Baker Pasha has started for Suakim, and will reach Baea to-night. He will have supreme command in Soudan. The khedive instructed him to endeavor to conciliate the tribes before resorting to force, the object of the expedition being to pacify the country between Suakim and Berber. The khedive also advised him not to begin operations until reinforced by black recruits, and not to engage tiie enemy unless under ths most favorable conditions.
OnaaJa'» l'oilBoi.
•LASC"W,December18.—Dord Lorne was to-d presented with the freedom of the c: y. He said Canada was independen :n form and reality, but if she should threatened by any great power b' position would be a dangerous op' without England to back her.
ItlMitront Storm. I NTINOPLB, December 18.—A caused much damage to the town of Aboda. Six
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large shi(a «nd flffeen coastiutc vessels tara lof- and the crews drowned.
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aorpsM polmhaa been detailed to giwr.j pirliStont building, WestA i'bey, tv-ament offices, (U, .. lallery.VJK' German emliasf. v, li-non hohse, the stock ha'.V 'f Evgland. All pnaaent -1 in tmuis- via 'VV steamers are aaretully scrutia «ed.
OBITUARY.
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James W. Boiler.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 18.— James W. Bosler died suddenly of appoplexy in his office at Carlisle, Pa., yesterday. His death was unexpected, as he had lately returned from a trip to the West and seemed to be in robust health.
SUM Mary Ann Kell.
BALTIMOBE, Md., December 18.—Miss Mary Ann Kell, eighty-six years old. died on Saturday night at "Oak Hill,' the Kell homestead on the Philadelphia road. The house bad been occupied by the Kell family for over a century. fThe deceased wu one of the belle* of the ball tendered to Lafayette In Baltimore. Miss Kell was born In Baltimore, and was a daughter of the late Judge Thomas Kell, of revolutionary fame. She had In her time entertained as hostess tor her father many distinguished statesmen, among them Lafayettee, Clay, Webster and Calhoun]
General W. Reese.
LANCASTEB, 0., December 18.—General Wm. J. Reese, brother-in-law of General W. T. and Senator John Sherman, died at his residence, here, yesterday, aged eighty-nine.
C. F. Collin*.
BELOIT, Wis., December 18.—C. F. Collins, past grand master of all the masonic bodies in the state, died, this morning, having ruptured^ a blood vessel at the fire in the Merriam & Houston iron works, last night, of which he was superintendent.
Dr. Thomas S. Klrkbrlde. PHILACSLFHIA, Pa., December 18.— Dr. Thomas S. Kirkbride, for over forty years a physician in this city, and superintendent of the Pennsylvania hospital for insane, died, yesterday, aged seventy-five.
Prof. EvangelinusApostolicles Sophocles, the venerable occupant of the Greek chair in Harvard University, is dead.
EMMA BOOT CASE.
The Close of the Prosecution in the Tamous Illinois Oatrage Case.
A Long List of Criminal 5ews front All Parts of the Country.
EMMA BOND CASE.
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Weaving the Net Stronger Stronger About Montgomery. ST. Louis, December 18.—The PostDispatch special from Hillsboro, 111., says: After two or three unimportant witnesses had testified this morning in the Bond trial Burrell, convict from Chester, 111., penitentiary, serving a term for burglary, was put on the stand. He testified that while he was in the jail at Taylorville last spring he got acquainted there with Mongomery, Pettus and Clementi, all in a cell together. He heard a conversation between them. Clementi said he had his toe nail grow long and had lost it shucking corn- in June. Montgomery said: "You couldn't lose it shucking corn in June." Someone read from a paper that Miss Bond's underclothiDg was torn. Clement said it was a damned lie, they were not torn, and Montgomery said, shut up, what do you know about it? At this point Judge Thornton, of the defense, said to the attorneys for the prosecution, "You may just as well take Hill for a witness as to take them from the penitentiary. The introduction of a witness convicted of one|of the highest crimes to testify against men of good standing is infamouB. Such testimony is wholly incompetent." He moved to exclude the whole tuatimon-.
After an hour and a half's argument the court overruled the motion. The cross-examination of the witness elicited nothing important. Charles Meyer, a life convict for murder, from the same prison, was the next witness. He was in the Taylorville jail fourteen monthtf. He was there when the defendants were brought in. After the officers left them they had a private conversation, "part of which I heard. Montgomery said, 'we must all tell the same Btory we must understand each other now.' Montgomery laughed over Drennen's fitting the piece of cow horn to his toe nail. Clemente said he had lost a toe paring. "Yea," said Montgomery, "I suppose you lost it husking corn in June. Clemente read from a paper about Miss Bond's clothing being torn, and Pettus said it was a lie. Cross examined, witness said he first told this story to Judge Vandever, my counsel. When tried for murder, I did not tell Joseph Peyton, another prisoner, that Judge Vandever had promised mo mercy if I learned something which would fasted the guilt on the defendants. Judge Vandever did not promise mercy, but intimated that I would get it if I obtained evidence against Montgomery and others. The cross-examination of Meyer was continued. Judge Vandever had approached him but once. He then said if he (witness) could honorably tell what he heard the defendants say it_ would be of great use to the prosecution. It would do him no harm, but would do him good. He denied that during his trial he had said the prosecution was pushing him hard, and that he was sorry he and Burrett had made up the story on the defendants. He never said he had put up the job on the defendants.
Jerry Ferguson testified he was a member of the grand jury that indicted the defendants that before the jury met he had a conversation with John Montgomery, in which the latter asked him for Mi3S Bond's statement in writing in consideration of some money. Cross-examined, the witness said he never received the money from Montgomery, also that Montgomery uses his right hand more than the left.
O. Harland testified that he heard Clements Bay during the preliminary examination that he was not guilty, but knew who was.
Isaac Ward testified that John Montgomery told him ho was at the school house the day of the outrage that he and his father
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there.
The Republican's Hillsboro special says: "After the prosecution closed Judge Thornton, for the defense, made two motions, one to exclude from the jury all testimony of Swick and Heinlan to Bbow confessions on the part of Montgomery, and the other to exclude the testimony as to Clementi and Pettus. These motions were argued at length at the night session. The matter will be taken up to-morrow morning."
CRIMINAL. RECORD.
A Kentucky Boy Kills His Brother—Ari zona Stage Robbers—Rose Reiser's t-ulclde—Frank James.
MT. STERLING, Ky., Deccember 18.— In Morgan county Thursday last, two brothers named DebUBk, while working in a field, became involved in a dispute when the oldest, aged 14, shot his brother through the heart k&ling him instantly.
CLIFTON, Arizona, December 18.—A deputy sheriff with a posse to-day captured old Sample alias "Red and "Willis, alias "Texus," chiefB in the Bisbee murder and robbery. l^mlsfcnrr 'ial: Tb* three remaining roh'H-r* ri captured at Sage this aftern-xiii. ..lie whole gang will he sent
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nnber 18.—
At the coroner's .. the death of Rosie Deiser,shot in the front room of George W. Dunn, at Windsor hotel, Thursday last, Special Detective Schosaid all the circumstances went to -V
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show it was a case of suicide. Before shooting the witness heard Miss Keiser talking in Dunn's room in a loud and excited manner. She called him (Dunn) a "loafer" and "gambler* and told him he would be sorry for what ne had done her.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., December 18 The Criminal court at Gallatin yesterday, fixed bail at $5,000 in the case of Frank James, for the mnrder of Cashier Sbeek in 1869. The defense asked that the prisoner be remanded to his sureties in this county. The _court took it under advisement and the prisoner was returned to jail.
A Diabolical CoaiplWDSNVSB, Col., December f8. Last Saturday Mary Kofford called Doctor Rose, a prominent dentist Leadville, and made a startling request that he furnish her with poison which couldn't be detected by autopsy. She offered $300 in pay for it, reluctly admitting that she wished to get rid of her husband, Hans Kofford, thatthe husband's brother, of whom she was enamored, and herself might together enjoy the insurance, $5,500, which the husband carried. After making the appointment to meet both at his office last evening the doctor arranged with the police and several interested insurance men to be present but concealed at the interview. The whole diabolical plan was made known. The/ were at once arrested and jailed.
Hotel Tire In St. toob.
ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 18.—The Occidental hotel, a large lodging house, used mainly by night workers, at the •corner of Fourth street and Christy avenue, caught fire from a lamp explosion between 4 and 5 o'clock this evening and was damaged about $5,000 The flames spread so rapidly that two or three aervant girls had to be taken out through the windows and down ladders. There was much excitement occasioned during the fire. Pat Conway, a leading member of the Pompier corps, fell from the roof-of the hotel to the ground, striking on his feet. He was severely shocked and bruised but not dangerously hurt.
Healthy Hendricks.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., December 18.— The printed statement that Gov. Hendricks has gone abroad for medical advice or treatment, is denied by members of his family here, and the story is known to his friends to be untrue. He will not visit London and the party will not be in Paris more than two or three days. It is purely a pleasure trip for the whole party. Mr. Hendricks is in as robust health now as he has been at any time within the past ten years.
Louisiana Democrats.
BATON ROUGE, La., December 18.— The Democratic state convention of Louisiana met to-day. J. M. Howell, of Lafourche, the temporary chairmanr expressed the hope that the deliberations of the convention would be harmonious and satisfactory. Two secretaries from each faction were appointed.
The convention adjournecf until tomorrow. The indications are that Gov. McEnerv will be re-nominated on the first ballot.
Serious Boiler Explosion. PITTSBUBG, Pa., December 18.— Two boilers in D. P. Reighard oil refinery, on Fifty-first street, on the line of the Allegheny Valley railroad, exploded at noon with terriffic force.
Later intelligence from the explosion Btates that six men were injured, two of them seriously—Samuel Henderson and West Roup—who may probably die. The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained.
WINNIPEG, Man., December 38.—'The Canadian Pacific deadlock is practically ended. The new engineers arrived. The workshops will be opened to-mor-row. The discharged engineers and firemen are disposed to act ugly and commit depredations, but are restrained by the police.
A New Indiana Railroad. NBW ALBANY, Ind., December 18.— The Leavenworth & Connelton Railroad company was incorporated today. The terminal points are New Albany and Connelton, a distance of seventy-five miles, running through Floyd, Harriion, Crawford and Perry counties.
A Mayor as a Train Robber. GALVBSTON, Tex., December 18.— A News Laredo special says Pablo Quintana Mayor, of New Loredo, Mexico, was arrested by a detachment of the 4th Mexican cavalry" on the charge of Instigating the recent train robbery on the Mexican National railroad. St. Louis and the Oemocralto Convention
ST. Louis, Mo., December 18.—A number of prominent citizens held a meeting to-night and took preliminary steps to obtain the holding of the next Democratic nationsl convention ia this city.
Lssktr to Leave.
Nsw YOBX. N. Y., December 18.— Herr Edward Lasker has finished his tour of the country and leaves for Germany the latter part of January to resume his seat in the Reichstag.
An Odd Came for a Fanlc. Nxw YORI, N. Y., December _18.— A teacher falling in a fit in a public school, to-day, caused a panic among the children. Nobody hurt.
Fire Reoord.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., December 18.— The fire at Fortville, Ind., last night originated about midnight in Gray & Roberts' grocery. Several stores were burned. Total loss, $12,000 to $15,000.
DETROIT, Mich., Detember 18.—The Commercial hotel at Ishpenning, Marquette county, burned. The loss on that and contigious property is about $10,000. It is rumored two Hebrew peddlers were burned to death in the hotel.
MCNCIB, Ind., December 18.—Thedry goods store of Spencer P. Brundage, at Farmland, a few miles east of here, burned last night. Loss, €15,000 insurance, $11,000.
TERSE TELEGRAMS.
Receipts of hogs In Chicago, yesterday, 11,000 of cattle, 8,000. The Highland club, composed of young Democrats of Cincinnati, has disbanded. A Jackson club will take Its place.
Henry Stauff and Henry Maley, Springfield mechanics, returning from work to the house in which they both lived, were much surprised to learn that their wives had both eloped. One of the women carried off $350 with her.
Matthew Arnold lectured in Washington to a large audience, on "Science and Literature." Whfn he had concluded, Secretary Cbandler,\ who sat upon the platform, took it upon himself to call out prominent gentlemen in the audience to answer Mr. Arnold. They in turn excused themselves as best they could. When Fred Douglass was called upon he stopped the nonsense by dismissing the amased audience.
A Rad Cat.
Thomas Wilson, a woodchopper in the river bottom south of town, cut his right foot badlf yesterday. He was brought to the city for medical attendance.
Paralytic Shock.
Mrs. Eliza Kearns, residing on South Third street, received a paralytic shock yesterday afternoon. Fears are entertained that she cannot reoovsr.
WASHINGTON.
The Senate Proceeds to tie £leetion of the Officers of «. T^That Body.
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The Beptiblioans Succeeded in Fatting In their Party Friends Without Much Difficulty.
The Senate Again Discusses the Bales Bsffulatioff ths Chsiee ef a Prei-. ident Pro Tempore. i-vi-' z-.i
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Many Minor Matters at the National Capital of More Than Ordiaary Interest.
THE SENATE OFFICES.
Republican Officials Blected Yesterday for All the Offices. WASHINGTON, December 18.—At the conclusion o( the morning hour in the senate, Senator Sherman asked immediate consideration of his resolution offered yesterday that the senate proceed to the election of officers, namely: Secretary of the senate, chief clerk, principal executive clerk, chaplain and seigeant-at-arms. Agreed to yeas34, nays 80 division strictly party, with Mahone and Riddleberger voting with the Republicans. Senator Sherman moved that Anson G. McCook be chosen secretary of the senate. Senator Pendleton moved to amend, substituting L. Q. Washington. Lost yeas 27, nays 32. The main resolution was agreed to and McCook was swora
in. The remaining Republican nominees were elected as follows: Chief clerk, Charles W. Johnson, of Slinnesota executive clerk, James R. Young, of Pennsylvania chaplain^ Rev. Eli as Dewitt, District of Columbia :sergeaiitatrarms, W. P. Canaday, of North Carolina.
Senator Salisbury called attention to the regard the Republicans were paying to the civil service act they so highly praised, and for which they voted when they not only took "officers with good salaries attached but even the chaplaincy.
Senator Beck objected to the course of the Republicans in turning out Bright, a man of conspicuous ability and electing Canaday who was without experience. He said it was clear the civil service idea was considered by the Republicans as a mere humbug when it interfered with them.
THE SENATE RULES.
The Question Regarding tb* President Pro Tempore A«aln Discussed. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 18.— The senate was in the committee of the whole to day for the purpose of continuing the consideration of the new rules. Senator Cameron, of 'Wisconsin, said as several senators were absent the consideration of the new rules had better be postponed, and moved an-adjournment. Lost, 22 to 27. The question then pending was the adoption of the first of the new rules relating to the election of a president pro tempore, and his right in the case of absence to name the person in his absence. On motion of Senator Garland, a division of the rule was agreed to BO as to permit the first two clauses, which were not objected to, be voted upon separately. On the question of agreeing to the third clause which gives the vice president trite ower of substitution, a debate arose. iVftiLA rtrxi. been able to discharge his mind of the grave objections that existed to this clause, owing to the complications that might ensue in case of the death of the president and the vice president. He thought it placed the question of presidential succession in a very dangerous position. This is a matter in which it will not do to say the weight of argument rests on one side or the other. It should be placed in-such a position that there is absolutely no'doubt about it. Senator Frye, who reported the clause as chairman of the committee on rules, said he could not see how bv any possibility the rule could touch the question of presidential succession nor how it raised the constitutional question. There being no viee president of the United States and the vice president pro tempore of the senate being necessary, the presiding officer for the next two years, the question is whether that in case of a day's sickness or a day or two's absence the United States senate can transact business witho it being compelled to oust him from the place to which it has elected him under the rule.
No vote was reached by the time of adjournment.
NATIONAL NOTES.
Walter Knuti' Nomination Favorably Acted Upon—Work of the Honse Committee on Bules.
WASHINGTOX, D. C., December 18.— At a meeting of the senate committee on finance, the nomination of Walter Evans, as commissioner of internal revenue, was taken up. Charges against him and the reply thereto were considered, and it was determined to report the nomination favorably to the senate, Sherman, Aldrich and Voorhees were not present when the nomination was discussed.
The contract of P. S. Meath,of Memphis, for the improvement of the Mississippi Hard Times levee baa been annulled. The works will be completed by Hugh Carlisle, Gunterville, Ala.
The committee on rules of the house met this morning. It was determined to recommend that two committees be made of the old education and labor committee, to consider the two subjects separately—one called the committee on education, the other the committee on labor. It was also decided to recommend the creation of a committee on rivers and harbors. The question of submitting the improvement of t^e Mississippi river to the river and harbor committee was discussed. A decision of the matter was left to the house. It was determined to recommend the retention of all the select committees of the last house, except such as related to personal subjects. The census committee was dropped also, the committee on accommodations for the congressional library. Mr. Keifer was instructed to report a resolution, without recommending its adoption, for the appointment of a committee of nine on woman suffrage. The request that correspondents be admitted to the house lobby was considered and unanimously disagreed to.
Confirmations: lAwrence Weldon Illinois, for judge of the court of claims. John R. Tanner, Illinois, for United States marshal for the Southern district of Illinois Nathaniel P. Banks, Massachusetts, for United States marshal of Massachusetts Col. Samuel B. Holobird, for quarter master general.
The commission appointed by congress to investigate the railway mail service and recommend a more complete system of gauging rates of pay for carrying rnailw on railroad routes completed its report to be transmitted to congress. Portal service was placed on 5,000 miles of new railroads from July 1st to December 15th. The increase is mainly in the south, southwestern and western sections.
Leading politicians, irrespective of party, are petitioning President Arthur to appoin Mrs. Dun way, ths Isadar ef
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women's enfranchisement cause, governor of Washington territory. Tndiaha will have three chairmanships—Mc. Cobb, public lands Mr. Matson, invalid pensions, and Mr. Stockslager, claims or public buildings and grounds. Ur Holman will placed on the appropriations committee.
An Ante-Mortem an Pendleton"* Effects. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 18. Senator Pendletons and, Vest are not nour on terms of friendly intercourse as good senators should be. It happened in this way: 1 terms of the two senators expire together and both are candidates for re-election. Senator Pendleton has the best seat in the senate chamber in the center, aad directly in front of the presiding officer. Vest is tucked away at the extreme rear of the Democratic side, and has the most undesirable seat in the chamber. week Vest, assummgfthat he would be re-elected and that^Pcndle-
done with it. Pendleton just discovered the fact to-day and he is very mad. He considers that Vest was very assuming, and he does not like this ante-mortem administration on his senatorial effects, especially as he has no notion of dying Sinless it be absolutely necessary.
WILL TAKE 'EM OUT.
The War Growing Hot \gamst the Central Telephone Company.
"Itriace, er .We'll Take 'Ete Oat," is What a Majority er tke ,/ «. Snbssribers Say.
Ths Telephone Company Comes Forward With an Offlwj for a Compromise.
About two weeks ago war was declared against the Central Telephone company by Col. Bob Hunter. The colonel circulated a petition praying the Central Telephone company to reduce their rates. A public meeting was held at the court house, resolutions passed, and the company called upon to reduce. A large number of signers was secured to a petition to that effect. Not much attention was given this, as the telephone company thought it would blow over in a few days. But it seems that it will not down. The colonel, not to be vanquished, drew up the following petition and took it to a majority of the telephone subscribers:
We, the undersigned subscribers of the Centraf Telephone Exchange Co., of Terre Haute. Ind., hereby give notice to the said telephone company to remove our Instruments ftt the expiration of the Quarter ending January 1| 1882» Qnlesa the rates be reduced to S3 per month for business houses and 12 per month for residences:
The colonel stated to an Express reporter last evening that he had found only three or four who refused to sign the petition. Yesterday,*he says, a stockholder approached him and said that he would see that the rates were reduced from $5 to 4 for bnsiness houses, and a $3 rate made for residences. But this doesn't seem to satisfy him, as he continued to circulate the petition, and by six o'clock last evening had the following names attached:
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Geo Ellis. ¥i Geo W Carico, Byers Bros, ,, A Kelley, Daniel Lynch, A Combs, 1, E Merrill, Fonts, Hnnter a, uo, J... I" H.Q..I I
Weinstein, 2,
Jas Nichols, John Heinl, Moore & Langden,
Myers Patton, -I W Stout,
Fasig & Co,
Richardson & Co, 2, Ross & Balue, W Schaal, John Dobbs, Joseph Diekemper, Enos Strouse, LafayetteMallory, 2, Lancaster Coal Co,
EN Smith. W Rockwell, A Price,
E Debs, E Somes, Joseph Frlsby, Lyon Bros, Joseph Miller, S Hybarger, GHPinnell, W S Wheat.
Brewster,
Brlggs & Holme*. Charles Sparks, Chas W Hoff, Wilbur Bergman, Dr E Stetson, 2, Dan A Davis.
Rogers,
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LGoodman, jr..&Co,ii Elser. Boudinot A Biglow, Wm Paddock Keith, W WCliver. Havens, Geddes ACoW Paige Co, Braman, Bery 4 Co, Jas Hunter, Bement, Rea Co, Ford A Owens, Cony man A Hess, Owen, Pizley A Co, Scott A Jonet, W Gilbert, Phil Sehloss,
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Robert M. Harrison, National State Bank Preston Hussey, S Armstrong. WH Sue, Henry Graham. Doctor W Walters,
W Brown, Grifflth, 2, Wm Fremont, Dr W Armstrong, Brokaw Bros,
W Mand E Relman, Espenhaln Al-G W Schaeffe r.
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Emil Teltge, E Bindley A Co, Watson A Co, M.E. B. Gienn, Ben Blanchard, Edwin O'Boyle, Jr, 2, A Austin A Co, CL Broman, Shryer Bros,
A Herr 2, Perdue, 2, Miller Bros 4 Co.
Hayes,
Prairie City Bank, Chambers, Townley Bros, Joseph Strong, 2, Helnly AWatti
A Watson, 2, John Shryer, Lppetoe, Caroline Wahler, 2, Kaufman, McKeen Bros, John Lewis, Samuel McKeen, N A Oliver, Chas Rapp.
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Duncan 4 Co, Barker A Alvey. While the reporter was at the colonel's stable last evening taking the names from the petition several well known business men telephoned that they wanted their names attached to the petition. Their requests were compliea with. The colonel says tbat all the signers have pledged to stick to the agreement, and ii the rates are not reduced on the first of January, out comes their phone.
At the meeting of the city conncil last night the petition was read and signed by the fire committee for the city. The city uses seven telephones in its various departments.
Hallway Travel.
Railway travel is very light—more so than it has been for several yesre. People are not possessed with as much money as they generally are, particularly the farmers, who are suffering from bad crops. Railway people, however, are in hopes that they will make it up when it comes to the holiday travel.
Local Notes.
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The Vandalia is offering one-and-one-third rates for holiday excursionists.
A large number %jl Asbury students went south over tbe E. & T. H. yesterday.
Normal students can get reduced rates by applying at the Union depot Friday, ana stating that they are students.
The Vandalia has just issued its calenders for 1884. They are pronounced the handsomest ever gotten out by that road.
The remains of Jack Splann arrived yesterday morning. Splann fell off the train and broke his neck. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
Personal Mention.
Mr. Fred Wheeler, assistant ticket agent at the Union depot, Vincennes, was in town yesterday.
Mr. S. P. Hancock, C. & E. I. agent at Hillsdale, was in town yesterday. Mr. R. A. Campbell will spend the holidays in Viaaenaas,
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CITY COUNCIL.
The Funding Ordinance Beoeires a Large Share of the Coos' oil's Attention.
Dr. Swafford Fails to Keep his Party Colleagues in Check and Digaster is the Consequence.
Two Saloonkeepers Who Claim tliat Gambling is Raining tbeirBusiness—Other Ini« portant Business
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The council met in regular session last evening, with hiB honor, Mayor Armstrong in the chair, and Council men Biel, J. H. Briggs, Crapo, Fitzpatrick, Kolsem, Rlug, Swafford and Sachs present Mr. Grace entered the council chamber during the reading of the minutes.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, BILLS. *-3"
Oa motion of Mr. J. H. Briggs the rules were suspended and bills allowed.
The bill of Mr. Robert Thomas, judgment in the case of Thomas vs. the city of Terre Haute, for $989.40, was allowed.
The bill of Mr. Martin Hollinger, judgment in tbe case of Hollinger vs. the city of Terre Haute, for $309, was allowea.
The following bills, for insuring city property, were allowed: S. E. Armstrong M0 J. C. Reiebert Riddle, Hamilton A Co 00 B. F. Havens *5
FBTITIOK*.
Mr. Frederick Feidler petitioned that he be allowed his old station house bill referred to the judiciary committee and city attorney.
Messrs. Pinder & Daily, contractors, asked for final estimate for work on alley in lot No. 11 referred to tbe committee on streets and bridges.
Messrs. J. Curtis, C. Morgan and nineteen others petitioned for_ the opening of an alley in lot No. 7, in McGaughey's subdivision referred to committee'on streetsand bridges.
Mr. Joseph O'Reilly petitioned for reinstatement of powers as merchant policeman. Mr. O'Reilly's petition stated that no written complaint had been made against him that the grand jury had failed to indict the man whom it was claimed robbed Farrow, therefore he could not see why his powers should be taken away from him.. The matter was referred to the police board, Mr. Crapo voting no.
BKMOXSTBANCES.
Property owners near lot No. 7, McGaughey & Roache's 'subdivision, remonstrated against opening of an alley through said lot referred to committee on streets and bridges.
JUDICIARY COMMIlThh
At the last meeting oi wie council Mr. W. A. Ryan, an auctioneer, petitioned that the tax of one per cent on all sales be taken off of all resident auctioneers, as in his opinion the ordinance relating thereto was not intended to include resident auctioneers. The judiciary committee made the following report relating thereto: To the Maytr and Common Council of the City of Terrt Haute:
GKNTI/EMEU
A Kern A Co."..1-' W White, E Kester, •. AugAhrens, Anton Mayers, Johnson & Fllnn, .lames Lyons, 2,.
Baur & Son, ss eye^fcaS^^tSi'e, sBros,
W Campbell, ,J Staub, Roedel, OP Staub, 2, Fairbanks 4 liuenweg, 4, W NBroadhurst, W Kidder, Kidder Bros., Bauermelster A
John Confare, GNlcholol, A Eaton & Co, Mrs Kussner, John Staff, 8, Jenokes ANeering, E Burns, Phil Newhart, E and Kidder,
Davis, Smith, '2, Ryan, 2,
Busch,
Look A Patton, Hertfelter A
Isaac Ball, Ed E Lawrence, Chas. Goldsmith,
wurst-
er,
0 Roach,
Your committee to whom
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tliat the oneper centum required the "ordinance on all sales made by auctioneers, he omitted Incases of sales by resident citizens, beg leave to report that they have given the matter their careful consideration, and submit the following:
The ordinance relating to auctioneers is penal ordlaaucfi. ana must be strictly construod. NO reg8Ttr~can t0-"pHttriJ the intention of the makers not conveyed by the language of the ordinance itself. The ordinance makes exceptions in the case of sales of executors, administrators, guardians and other public officials. Auction sales by resident citizens, which do not come within one of these exceptions do not often occur, and when they do we think the one per centum provided by tbe ordinance not an unreasonable consideration for this extraordinary means of disposing of goods. We, therefore, recommend that the prayers of the petioner be not granted.
Respectfully submitted, J. H. BIUGGS, J. C. KOLSBM,
WM. MACK,
Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Mr. C'rapo, of the above committee, asked that further time be granted on the report on the Fifth ward engine house, as the chairman of the committee, Mr. Wildy, was not present,
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND BRIDGES.
Mr. Swafi'ord, chairman of the above committee, stated that a matter was referred to the committee at the last meeting. Mrs. Splann had asked the council to remit her portion of tax for the paving of Btreets passing her proparty on Liberty avenue. The committee had no power. The only way he could see for it to be done, and he was in doubt if it would be legal, would be for the city to buy the property in at the special sale, and give tier time to pay-
Mr. Grace stated that he had visited Mr. Splann's house. Ho was there yesterday. 8he had a son lying dead she was destitute, and had no way to pay for grading the streets. In his opinion there was no way to go to the city treasury and take the money and buy the property in.
The matter was laid over to come up under the head of miscellaneous business. [The matter was not referred to again." Probably an oversight]
Mr. J. L. Wagner and others petitioned at the previous meeting for sidewalks on south Thirteenth street from Main to Poplar streets. The prayer of the petitioners were granted,and property owners on said street (riven till the 1st of May to put down the walks.
COMMITTEE ON WATER.
The above committee made a favorable report regarding the recent test of the water works.
CITY COMMISSIONERS.
The city commissioners reported that in the matter of opening an alley from Mack to Third avenue, between Seventh and Eighth streets, that they were ready to make their final report postponed till next meeting on motion of Mr. Swafford.
POMCE BOARD.
The board reported the resignation of Mr. Jacob Jerold as a police officer, and tbe appointment ef Mr. Dean C. McLaughlin to the vacancy concurred in.
O'Reilly matter be laid
over,
Mr. Swafford seconded the tion. The matter was carried, Swafford voting nay.
Mr. Swofford said inasmuch (a pet werd ef his) as be had v*t*d to poet«
il|§§§
I pone, he was willing to do what was right with Mr. O'Reilly. He was willing to give him a chance to vindicate himself.
Mr. Grace was determined that his voice should he heard further on the affair. He was not in favor of doing a job one minute and undoing it the next. He used judgment in all things. He had ordinary sense, and whenever the council did not like his actions, and no longer desired him as a member of the police board, the council could discharge him.
REPORTS OK OFPICBH&
The city treasurer reported that $38 had been collected in the matter of opening Crawford street report filed.
The city clerk reported that he had advertised for contracts for lighting the gasoline lamps report filed. §ggs
ORDINANCES. Siii
The funding ordinance was brought up. This is the ordinance introduced at the previous meeting by Mr. Swsfford, chairman of the finance committee, providing for the fundingjf the floating debt of the city. The ordinance provides for the issuing of one hundred bonds of $500 each, bearing 6 per cent, interest, interest and principable payable at the office of the city treasurer.
Mr. J. H. Briggs Republican) stated that he was not at the previous meeting of the council, and as there was two members of the council absent (Messrs. McKeen and Wildy), and one of them a member of the finance committee (Mr. McKeen), he thought it would be best to postpone action. He also desired to study into the ordinance more, as it was one of great importance.
Mr. Swafford looked wildly about the room. He looked like a man whose pet scheme was about to be shelved. "Mr. Chairman," said he, "I think the ordinance ought to be
Mr. Swafford moved to refer to Messrs. J. H. Briggs' and Kolsen and the city attorney, Mr. Mack. Mr. Crapo seconded the motion, and also moved as an amendment that the finance committee be added.
On Mr. Swofford's motion, as seconded and amended by Mr. Crapo, the vote stood: Ayes—Biel, L. S. Briggs, Sa :hs, (Rep.), and Fitzgerald, Kolsem and Klug (Dem.) 6. Nays—J. H. Briggs (Rep.) and Crapo, Grace and Swafford (Depo). 4.
On the original motion as amended (to refer to the select committee and finance committee) the vote stood the same,
BIDS.
The following bids were received for the lighting of gasoline lamps for the year 1884, per post: D. Pinder ?9 W. A. Peker 00 Morris Welch J» Michael Lawler 19 93 Ohio Valley LightineCo. Cincinnati. 30 00 The contract was awarded to Mr. Peker.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr. Kolsem stated as the next meeting of tbe council was on New Year's evening,-a legal holiday, he asked if it could not be postponed till next evening. He gave as his reason that the bond ordinance would come up, and as it was a legal holiday, it would not be legal if acted on that day.
It was agreed that the council would meet on the evening for holding the next regular meeting, and adjourn.
Mr. Crapo laid on the the clerk's desk the petition of numerous citlnens to the Central Telephone Company, asking for a reduction of rates.
The petition was read by tbe clerk. Col. Robert Hunter being present, addressed the council on the matter, stating that the people of this city were charged more' for the use of the telephone than surrounding cities and towns, with the exception of Indianapolis. He said the object of presenting the petition to the council was to secure the agreement of tbe council to remove all telephones used by the city in its various departments.
The matter was left to the discretion of tbe fire committee, on motion of Mr. Swafford. [The petition was signed by the members of the fire committee present, Messrs. Crapo and Sachs, after the
In the matter of Joseph O'Reilly, council adjourned. The city usee seven the board reported that his powers as) telephones.] a police officer had been taken away. I Messrs. James A. Thompson ana
W. J. H. Briggs moved that the Michael Kennedy, saloon keepers, pre- ... .. -J the council dens in the city, as it was injuring their business.
as Mr. senteda petition, praying
O'Reilly had a petition before the! to suppress the gambling council citv. as it was injuring tb mo-
Mr.
Two keno rooms had been started in their vicinity within the last week. Mr. Kolsem stated that there was an ordinance relating to tbe matter, and he was in favor of the mayor and police board seeing th-it the ordinance was enforced.
Mr. Grace asked permission to speak on the subject. The chair stated that the question was not before the house, but if there was no objection, Mr. Grace could proceed. There being no objection, the gentleman from tbe Fifth ward was turned loose. He stated that he was a member of the police board, and that he would uphold no man guilty of a misdemeanor. When he entered the onded the motion. Carried. council he made a resolution that he A final estimate was granted nder would uphold no policeman who hd & l«ily for work on alley from Linton not do his duty. street to the sou^line, 0/ out-lot
Mr. lirai'i* f-pm)g to his feetand volunteered the inf rmation that he knew not'iing about the gambling house. He had not l»ecn in oue for thirty years.
Mr. Biel moved that it be referred to the police board.- Mr. Sachs sec-
No. 11. Adjonrawl.
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CHEAPER GAS.
Beduetion in the Price Gas Fixed for January First.
Mr. J01H. Briggs objected, giving as son Bros, will run the mills to their a reason his former argument. Mr. Swafford said it was no pet scheme of his.
The chair asked if there was a second to Mr. Swafford's motion, and was answered by Mr, Crapo (Democrat) that he would second Mr. Swafford's motion.
Mr. Kolsem, (Democrat) arose with a bland and innocent smile, and said he desired to offer and amendment. His amendment waato the effect that $10,000 of the bonds be issued in $100 bonds to give poor people a chance to invest. Mr. L. S. Briggs seconded Mr. Kolsem's motion, and it was carried.
Mr. Swafford looked daggers. Mr. L. S. Briggs (Republican) seconded Mr. Kolsem's motion.
Mr. Swafford said he would like to hear suggestions. Mr. L. S. Briggs referring to the original motion) said he hoped the matter would not be placed on its assage to-night. He was in favor of ondmg a portion of the floating debt of the city. He made a suggestion to that effect last spring, but his suggestions were not well received by the chairman of the finance committee. He was in favor of postponing action at least one month.
This brought Mr. Swafford to his feet. His only object was to see what the council wanted to do. He was not in favor of the bonds until suggested by parties. He supposed his ordinance was not all perfection.
Tbe chair asked if the chairman of the finance committee had examined the act of the legislature of 1879. The ordinance had been drawn under the act of 1877. [Here Mr. Swafford asked to be excused a moment, and went into the clerk's office, where he had a conference with Mr. Thomas Anderson, a Democratic attorney, who is the reputed author otiha.ordipance.]
Mr. Swafford explained that it was simply a clerical error, and could easily be remedied.
Mr. J. H. Briggs was in favor of any scheme to reduce interest. The matter, in his opinion, Bhould be postponed till the second meeting in January.
The chair explained that according to the rules adopted by the council for its own government, the whole matter must go over. Any ordinance without an emergency clause, to which an amendment had been added, was carried over with the amendment till the next meeting.
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The Vigo Woolen Mills Leased to a Rhode Island Firm for Five Tears.
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Tbe Difference Between the Nail Manufacturers and Puddlers Settled. i. S
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Tlie KIcetion of Mr. Tuell's Suecessor—Biggs Murder Case !"r —News in General. a»"
REDUCTION IN OAS KATKS.
WOOLEN MUjIJS IIEA.SK
Madison Bros., o( Rhode Island, to Operate the Vigo Woolen Mill*. Mr. U. R. Jeffers informed an Express reporter last evening that the Vigo Woolen Mills, of which he is proprietor, had been leased to Madison
read." The ordinance was read. Bros., of Thorndvke, R. I., the lease to £dSonaSr4^m°V 'take effect January 1st. Messrs. Madi-
fullest capacity and will give employment to from seventy-five to a hundred persons, which is about th re" times the torce now employed. The lease is for five years. It is uuderatood the Msdison Bros, have a governmontcontract.
NAIIJ WOKKKISS.
Tbe Difference Betweou llt« M*uufacturers ao«l tb* Piu1«Uer*$etU«d* Messrs. William Whiteiuan, Samuel Cash more and Edward Dutin, delegates from the Amalgamated association here to the Pittsburg meeting, bavf arrived home. Mr. Whitetnan ix vice president of the association here. '1 hey report that an agreement was arrived at between the nail manufacturers and operators. The matter will belaid before Wabash lodge Saturday.
Mr. Tuollx *„-.e».or.
Klection The directors of the T. H. s. railroad held a meeting at the Terre Haute house, last night, and unanimously elected Win. \I. Tu:ill president of tbe road,, vice William B. Tuell, deceased.
The Bitfga Murder Case. The trial of Sterling Biggs, charged with murdering Robinson Brov.n, near Coal Bluff, has been set on_January 23d.
MISS PIIEETERS4
The Celebrated Breach of Promise Case Against a Vigo H"" Farmer.
The Beginning of a Long Trial in the United States Court at IniliaaapoU*.
The McPheeters-Blocksom breach oi promise suit is now on trial it the United States circuit court at Inditindianapolis. The attorneys for the plaintiff are Senator Voorbeea, C. F. McKutt, A. B. Carlton,of Terre Haute Mr. Whitehead, of Illinois, and Mr. Coulson, of Sullivan. The defendant is represented by Mr. Mack, of Torre Haute, and Judge Solomon Claypqol, of Indianapolis. Tbe Indianapolis Times, of Yesterday, gives the following account of the opening of the case on Monday: "There is on trial before Judge Woods and a jury in the United States court quite an interesting breach jof promise suit, the plaintiff being Miss Helen McPheeters, a school teacher of York, 111., aged thirty years, and the defendant, Ulysses S. Blocksom, a farmer of Vigo county, who is several years older than Miss McPheeters. The case has been on docket in the court for about three years, but from various causes it did not come to trial until yesterday morning.
The case was opened by tbe attorneys on each side, making a statement to the court and jury of what they expected to prove. Mr. Carlton
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resented the case for the plaintiff and Mack for the defendant, and it was plain to see by the remarks of gentlemen that the these two gentlemen that the case will be strongly fought from first to freight train No.
last. It is claimed that in July, 187!», Mr. Blocksom paid a visit to a cousin residing near York, 111., and while sir cars were, there became acquainted with Miws track which
direct testimony this morning, ana this afternoon the cross-examination will be conducted. The counsel while stating his case to the court and jury, said that they would prove improprieties on the part of the plaintiff witt' other gentlemen, which were tb cause of the ending of the relations between her and the defendant."
The Journal says: "Blocksom denies that there was any marriage agreement and charges that Miss McPheeterS was engaged to a man named Amos Murphy at the time she alleges that the ceremony was to have taken place. He further charges that she associated with improper persons, one of whom is said to be William H. Ayers, a married man."
YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
The News of last evening gives the following account of the proceedings yesterday:
The trial of the breach of promise suit of Miss Helen McPheeters against Ulyses S. Blocksom, in the United States court, is attracting considerable
Th. Prio. Of th. Artici. K»duc«d r„m attention 'A number of visitors •3.00 to SS.SO. The Gas company announces that beginning with the first of January the price of gas will be placed at $2.50 per thousand feet. The company is enabled to do this through the introduction of the apparatus in the works by which the cost of production is decreased. The rate at present is $3.00, or $2.75 if the bill is paid within a certain time. The new rate is $2.50 or $2.25 if the bill is paid within the limit. The company will make a still greater reduction to large consumers.
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was present this forenoon and listened to the testimony of the plaintiff. She is well educated, quick witted and modest, and made an exceptionally good witness. A ripple was created in the court room last evening when the plaintiff stopped abruptly while telling the story ot the courtship, and said: "I don't know why I liked him so, but I did"—referring to Blocksom. This morning several letters which passed between them were read to the jury. While they did not contain positive proof oi an engagement between the parties, the tenor of all of them revealed the existence of a closer bond than more friendship, in one or two there were declarations of love. Miss McPheeters' examination was concluded shortly before noon, and Miss Blocksom, a second cousin of the defendant, whose home is in York county, 111., was placed on the stand. She testified that she read a number of letters written by Blocksom to his afHanded, in which he spoke of their approaching maraage. These letters, it is claimed werv thrown into the fire and destroyed a terward by Blocksom, when he went to see Miss McPheeters, at Marshall. Illinois. The plaintiff's father testified that Blocksom had once spoken to bins about his daughter, and said she wus just the right age to take into hi* family to care for his children. There are many witnesses and the trial will last all week.
.UNDER THlfWHEELS.
Conductor J. W. Littlejohn, of tb® I. & St. It., Crushed to Deatb, Yesterday Afternoon.
JusfMternoon yesterday J. W. Littlejohn, conductor of the I. A St. L. freight train No.
28,
was run over, in
the I. A St. L. yards, four cars passing over him, crushing bis left leg and arm into a shapeless mass, causing death after two hours of terrible agony. He arrived with his train from the west at 12 o'clock. He had seven cars to leave
herej and 8 to
take
on.
for trial! poor fellow lingering until
While (stand
ing on the track taking the numbers of the cars that had to go on, a portion of the ^rain backed along the track on which be was standing, striking him, with the result stated. He was carried into the freight office, and Dr. Willien summoned by telephone, who at oncef responded, and rendered all the aid that medical skill could, command, which was of no avail, the5
3:08
yeater-
day afternoon, when death ended- his sufferings. After being crushed and carried to the freight office he said, "Boys, it's no use, 1 am bound to go. I Oh, my poor mother, my poor mother, what will she do- now." He was unmarried, about twenty-eight years of age, and resided in lndianapolis. He had been employed by the Bee Line for about twelvo" years, uud was considered one oi the best conductors onthe road. His remains were placed in charge of Katy.enbach, the undertaker, and taken last night to his mother's home in Indianapolis. Coroner Drought held an inquest on the remains and rendered a verdict of accidental death in accordance with the following testimony
William A. Stewart, brakeman on the 1. fc St. L., was acquainted with the deceased. He was freight conductor on the 1. & St. L. railroad. He was about twenty-eight years old. He resided in Indianapolis and was unmarried. I was brakeman on bis train to-day. We arrived in Terre Haute from Mattoon about
McPheeters, who was about to begin north of that on which be teaching school at Marshall, 111. He was killed. He walked down became very much impressed with the to lake the numbers of the cars which young lady, and during his sojourn he was to take. I was standing on there paid considerable attention to: the south side of the track, south her, taking her ont riding on sev- of the one on which he was era! occasion*. It was stated by the struck. I then went in to cut off lad wliile on the stand yesterday that the cars, which were to be left, and during one of these drives he made a 1 found the train book of the deceased proposal of marriage. She say* they lying inside of the track. I then talked the matter over at considerable {looked down the track and saw delength, she. telling him that since
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mate who had died only a short was about a car length from him when time before. He related to her the the brakeman Stewart called to me to death of his wife, which had only occur- goaud telephone for a doctor. I went red about a year previous to his visit to freight office and had one of the to his relatives. She says that their derks telephone for a doctor. Saw the experiences being quite alike that she deceased after he was removed to felt kindly toward him, and finally freight office. I did not bear him say consented to become his wife. That anything as to how tbe accident oche wanted the ceremony to take place curred." in a short time, but she objected, as Dr. Leon J. Willien, who was called she had a contract to teach school at! to see the deceased, testified that he Marshall, and did not think it rijjht found the left lower limb, from lower to break it just as school was about to third of the leg up to the hip joint, a begin. He told her then that she could mass of crusbod tissue and bone also teach school through the first half of left arm. from wrist to above the elthe term and resign. This she con- bow, lacerated, and complete destrucsented to do, and he fixed the date for tion of tne elbow. I found him in the wedding early in the following collapse caused from shock induced February. She aays that when «he from injuries described and subseleft for "Marshall he drove her over quent loss of blood. Death resulted from York, and remained there for from injuries. several days, during which time they A IIBAKEMAN. 'V
MttTefmo?tmof "thftfme!1 She" kept
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her part of the contract and purchased andaha, residing in this city, had his the larger portion of her wedding out- hand crushed at Indianapolis yesterfit, but just before the day arrived for day. He was brought home on No. 1. their marriage he informed her there would have to be a postponement of Shot in the Foot, the ceremony until fall,
as hiB
brother and had failed to
had
12
o'clock
to-day. Had to leave some cars at Terre „Haute. Deceased was about ten car lengths from the head of the train and signalled the engineer to slack up, which was done. The deceased then gave, the bills to the yard master. He then coastnenoed. taking' the numbers ot the carg tNd had to go on with the train, which then in motion. Host sight of him for a minute. The next 1 saw of him he was lviug on his back between the two tracks hollowing. I went to him and helped remove him into the freight office. The car had passed over his left leg and left arm. I do not know how the deceased fell under the cars, but he claimed the train backed on to him while he was taking ihe numbers. Three or four cars passed over him. He died at
3:08
p. m. Daniel O'Neii, switchman on the I. Si .St. 1.. railroad yards: "Wasat work there to-day. Knew the deceased, J. VV. Littlejohn.. He came in from the west about
12:30
p. m. to-day with Told me he had
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to leave, after which he six. Asked me where his and I showed him the was the first one
seven cars could take
ceased lying about two car lengths
childhood she had been betrothed to a from me. I went towards him and
Murphy, a brakeman bn'the
George Payne, a citizen of Pierson
went
move from the house in which 1* be I Blocksom)
hunting, last Saturday-,
intended to He caught ins gun in the brush,
reside after marriage. He, hnwever, charging it, the
diB-
load
promised that the wedding should oc- his left foot. A portion ..9J, .the great cur early in the following September, toe had to be amputated. but that when the date arrived he was
not readv and has never been since. The Baptist church will have a
Kin McPhesters will continue her (Christmas tree,
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a '**~t 1
taking effect in
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