Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 October 1887 — Page 1

Weekly Established in 1823.

CHARLEY MCIJAV

Captain Yandever Authorizes Statement That McCray Com­

Cray

is still unsolved.

the

mitted Suicide.

MYSTERIOUS EVIDENCE HELD IN RESERVE BY POLICE.

The Physicians Are Unanimous That the Wounds Could Not Have Been Self-Inflicted.

As deep ?IH the mystery of McCray'a death may seem, the withholding of information regarding it by persons who profess to be able to explain with certainty the cause of death is equally mysterious. An .Express reporter last night attempted to get the

bottom faet3,

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if it were found to be a case of self-de-struction to set the facts before the public. Captain C. E. Vandever said, after he and othorn had been seen, that McCray committed suicide. He insisted that he knew all about the case, and anyone who knew the circumstances could not help pronouncing it suicide. He authorized the Express representative to say that he and Superintendent Lawlor knew where McCray got the pistol, and that they knew that it was useless to investigate the murder theory. The information they have in their possession they trlaim is held in confidence, and they are not at liberty to discloso it to the press.

Others claim to know whero McCray got tho pistol found with his body. In probing for the facts ninny statements are strikingly in conflict by persons who say they know, but refuse to say what they know. It would seem that in tho concealment of certain alleged facts there lias been not only misrepresentation, but some vigorous lying done. All outside elforts to ascertain where McCray got the pistol have proven futile. Information is apparently enclosed by a stone wall. Take whatovor course ono may, investigation is brought to halt by sudden contact with tho wall: "I. know where he got it, but will not state." Beyond this no one will volunteer any information. The" coroner will take the te.ftimony of Mrs. McCray to-day. Perhaps her statemont will throw some light on tho subject, although the coroner was informed that she knew nothing about tho pistol, and so those nearest to her informed tho Express both as to her knowledge and their own. It is high time that those who say they know of the singular death are clearing away tho mystery. If tho police know that Mc­Cray took his own life the public mind sihould be sot at rest at once and an ond Ibe put to all rumors.

The Funeral.

The funeral of Charles McCray, who was found dead in a box car in the C. A E. I. yard on Sunday, occurred from the resilience at 1020 north Eigth street yesterday morning. There was a large attendance of the friends and relatives of the decoasod. The house, yard and sidew.ti'.k were filled with sorrowing friends. Tho fjmeral ceremonies were briof and impressfre being conducted by tho Rev. .James II. Ilollingsworth, of Asbury church. Tho yardmastors of tho city, Messrs. Liked., Walsh, Whonhart, Goodwin. Stevens and West were th epall bearera. Mrs. :0ray was greatly prostrated by the death of her husband. She was escorted to the earriago by Mr. James Fit-zpatrick, her brother-in-law. The interment took place in Woodlawn cemetery. The choir of Asbury was in aU tendance and several beautiful selections were rendered.

Tlio Coroner's Investigation.

Opinion is still divided upon the manuer of the death of McCray. Those who first pronounced it suicide cling to tho theory still, with others asserting that it u'ftk- murder. The coroner, Dr. lfaworth, did itol take further evidence yesterday. lie went in search of a number of witnesses, but did not succeed in finding them. Mrs. McCray has not yet given her testimony. The question as to whether or not the revolver which was found with the remains belonged to Mi

An incident is recalled which took place on Sunday afternoon. A number .of persons had called to extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and to look •it the dead man. Several unknown men were standing in front of the house on the sidewalk. They were asked if they desired to see the remains. Keplyi'ng atlirmatively they were conducted to'the bier. After scrutinizing the face r-toliilly oue of them was heard to remark that it'was "a rather neat job." The two men left but were watched forseveral squares. They were .finally lost sight of as they entered an alley. Tho incident line been the occasion of many rumors in regard tho mysterious died.

McGee, one of the two men arrested by Mi Cray years ago, has since died at the .loliet penitentiary.

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I'lsry Say Thiit Mi Crity CouUl Not lliivo Intlloti'il All tlo Wouiuls. The medical fraternity regard the suicide story as improbable. The physicians who hold the postmortem examination are best acquainted with the injuries received by the unfort unate man Di*. J'1- W. Shaky stated to a reporter that lit? was of the opinion it would have iieoii impossible for McCray to have inflicted the injuries upon himself. In the iirst place the position in which McCray was found in tho car would be adverse to the suiokie theory. Had he shot himself the revolver would not .have been fOu'nd under him and his arum would not have been in the position they were. From the position of the body in the car tho doctor thinks it highly probable that

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was placed in it in the po-

sition in which lie was found. 1 ho doctor also said that ho considered it impossible for McCray to have tired the two .shots, when either ono would have been its obligations.

attended with fatal results. McCray could not have cocked the revolver and fired the second shot after he had put one one bullet in his brain. In regard to the fracture of the skull, the doctor said it would have been impossible for the injury to have been produced by falling upon the floor of the car. It would also have been a very difficult matter for McCray to have held the weapon in such position as to inflict the gun-shot wounds found in the 6kull. Dr. Stunkard, who was present at the post mortem, says that either shot was fatal and would have produced death within a short time if not instantaneously. He expressed the same views of the case as held by Dr. Sbaley.

Dr. Moorehead, with whom a reporter talked last evening, said that he did* not see how it would be possible for McCray to have shot two bullets into his brain. When informed that it was a fact that the revolver was not self-acting, the doctor replied that that settled it in his mind that McCray could not have fired both shots. The doctor explained that a stroke upon the head, if sufficiently severe, will produce a concussion of the brain and a relaxation of the muscles. If a man were walking along tho street with a cane and were struck on the back of the head he would drop his cane in falling. The same would occur when a ball entered 4be brain. There would be instant paralysis of the organ and a relaxation of the muscles, and the victim could not possibly fire a second shot. In this connection it should be remembered that the pistol when found showed that it had been cocked and the hammer snapped on the third cartridge. Dr. Moorehead said also that the crushing in of the frontal bone, which is very strong over the eyes, could not have been produced by falling upon the face. Dr. Moorehead recalled the case of Engineer McViok who shot a bullet into his brain and remained in an unconscious condition for seventeen days before death occurred. Tho case was one of the most romarkable on record. The ball was found on the floor of one of the lobes of the brain, when the doctor held thojjost mortem. Kugler, the saloonkeeper, put a bullet through his brain and was found with a death grip on the revolver. In the case of Trump, Dr. Moorehead said tho ball passod entirely through the head and it was a difficult matter to tell the point of entrance. Generally bullets fired into the brain do not fracture the bone, radiating from the hole made by tho bullet.

Dr. Weinstein said he would be willing to go on oatli that McCray had not suicided. In regard to the theory that the fracture of the skull had been produced by McCray falling after he had fired the two shots, the doctor said it could not be. A man could stand erect and fall forward and it would be impossible to fracture tho skull. Moreover paralysis of the brain sends a man to his knees and he rolls over in falling. With a light stroke of his cane he could send any man down on his knees. The doctor said that so far as McCray's statements in which he had wished he was doad went. they amounted to nothing. Ho had made the same expression many times, yet would not give up life for anything. It was his opinion that McCray had been assaulted in the yard and afterward carried to the car where ho was murdered, lie had visited the place where McCray was found, and had found blood drops scattered around. After what he had seen it would be impossible to make him believe that McCray had committed suicide.

Drs. SwafTord and Young were together when seen by a reporter. They concurred in the belief that, the report of the postmortem being correct, McCray could not have fired the second shot.

IX THE CIIl'ROIIES.

The Episcopal Church Con#res« -The DIKoiploa -Ohio Huptiala.

LorisviM.r., Ky., Oct. 13.--The eleventh annual coagress of the Episcopal Church was formally opened here this morning, the attendenco of clerical delegates being unusually large. More than ordinary interest attaches to the proceedings of this convention, as vital changes are to bo discussed concerning the future administration of church affairs. Among the more important matters to bo troated of before the congress adjourns are: The function and power of the Christian preacher of to-day' tho higher education of women the proposal to change tho name of the church tho historic episcopate and apostolic succession what should be the basis of representation at the goneral convention, and othor interesting subjects. Bishop Dudlev, of Kentucky, was chosen to preside and deliver tho inaugural address this afternoon. Among tho writers and speakers! who were announced to take part in the proceedings are Dr. Phillips Brooks, of Boston, Dr. Green, Providence, Bishop I Seymour, Dr. Goodwin, of Philadelphia, Dr. Huntington, of New York, Dr. Leonard, of Washington, Dr. Holland, of St. Louis, Dr. Satterlee, of Now York, and many non-clerical delegates.

The annual sermon was preached by the Right Rev. Georgo William Peterkin, D. 1)., bishop of West Virginia. He was followed this afternoon by Bishop Dudley, who delivered the inaugural address, Dr. Wildes, the geueral secretary, coaling next with tho memorial of deceased members. To-night the topic "The Function and Power of the Christian Preacher of To-day" was discussed. The discussion was opened by the Rev. David H. Greer, of Providence, R. I., one of the most eloquent speakers of the American church, who was followed by Dr. Leonard, of Washington, D. C. The list of speakers consist of Bishop Harris, of Michigan the Rev. Prof. Lawrence, of Cambridge, Mass.. and tho Iiev. Dudley W. Rhoades,of Cincinnati.

INDIANAVOLIS, October IS.--The 12th general convention of tho Church of the Disciples met here to-day with "00 delegates. representing eighteen states. The opening day was more largely attended than at any preceding session.

DAYTON, O,, October 18.—The Ohio Baptist Educational association with GOO ministerial and lav delegates, is in session here to-day. I'he matters under consideration were higher Christian education and state missions.

A Hljj Failure.

XRW YOI K, October IS.—It is reported that the Leipsic Discount company of I/sipsic, Germany, has toiled for 0.000,000 marks, and that the directors have fled. It is believed, however that the company will be able to meet all of

AT THE BOSTON OF THE SOUTH.

The President Reaches Atlanta, and Given a Warm Welcome.

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A "POWER OF ELOQUENCE" FROM SOUTHERN ORATORS,

The President Again Reciting Memorized Passages from the Cyclopedia.

ATLANTA, Ga., October 18.—The morning is cloudy, showing the possibility of rain. Trains are still bringing in thousands of strangers, yet it is estimated that sis or seven thousand of those here last night failed to find beds. The cor ridors and 6tairs of the Kimball house, where the president is quartered, had the appearance of a hastily made bivouac. Sleeping forms were lying in all directions upon the floor and stairs. Atlanta id a prohibition town, and despite the crowd and enthusiasm there is very little drunkenness. The presidential party did not retire until 2 o'clock this morning, it having been found impossible to get their baggage through the crowds and to their rooms earlier. As a consequence they breakfasted late this morning. At 11 o'clock President Collins and Vice-President Grady, of the exposition, called at the president's rooms and escorted the president, Mrs. Cleveland and Postmaster-General Vilas to the capitol, where they entered the governor's room and were received by Governor Gordon. The visiting governors, the Supreme court of the state, the members of the governor's staff, the United States officials, the municipal authorities and the members of the legislature were presented to the city's guests. The ceremony over, the distinguished visitors, escorted by Governor Gordon, Senators Brown and Colquitt, and accompanied by the visiting governors, and many other people of distinction, proceeded to Piedmont Park, which is the exposition grounds. A national salute was fired as the procession entored the gates of the enclosure and proceeded to the speaker's stand. The formalities of welcome to the president began with a prayer by the Rev. Bartlett, of tho Presbyterion Church, after which Mr. H. W. Grady, vice-president of the exposition, in a brief but eloquent speech extended a welcome to the president, who replied as follows:

"When In 1845 a convention was held at Memphis, In the state of Tennessee, having for Ita object the development of the resources of the western and southern states, one of the most prominent ami far-seeing statesmen of the country foretold the future greatness and Importance of a point In Dekalb county, in the state of Georgia, called Atlanta, not far from the village of Decatur. The place was then properly called "A point." for Atlanta was then merely a name given to the railroad station here, having no fair pretension to being either a village or city. It was two years after this that the name was adopted by the people of the little village of' Marthasvllle, when they proudly acijulred a city charter. Experiencing all the Incidents and struggles common to municipal growth It had In 18(51, appopulatlon of about 13.000. Soon thereafter the thunders of war sounded all about her and a besieged army occupied her streets and business places. Her buildings and property were destroyed by both armies- the besieged and the besiegers, to such an extent that when the inhabitants, In December, ISIH, returned to the city from which they had been driven, they found their homes wrecked and burned and their city a scene of charred and desolate ruin. Thus It Is that the Atlanta of to-day may well be said to date from 18U5. I have lately seen evidences or the activity and perserverance of the people of the United States In the creation of prosperous and bustling cities, and In overcoming the difficulties that are inseparable from new settlement, and the growth of now cities. But it seems to me that an element of heroism is added by a people who view without dspalr the destruction they have wrought who begin again to build their waste places and who, In spite of the greatest discouragements, evince a disposition to reach their destiny: In twenty-two years the second Atlanta has been built, Incomparably larger, more prosperous and fairer than the destroyed Atlanta, ller place Is tlrst among the cities of a great state her constantly Increasing business and her large manufacturing Interests are evidences of the courage and ent

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her people. They may well be proud of tlie work of their hands. Nor shall the glory of their achievements be left to their sole gratification. All their countrymen may congratulate themselves that what has here been done Is the result of American courage and American enterprise. Surely nothing should stand In tho way of such congratulation and the citizen who. seeing theso additions to the wealth and progress of the nation cannot now from his heart proudly say of the people who have restored Atlanta. "Those are my countrymen." forgets his fealty to American citizenship. The efforts of Atlanta In the direction of an Improved condition of trade and business have not been selllsh and circumscribed. The Interna

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tlonal cotton exposition of 1881, and tho National

commercial convention of li85, which originated with her people unii were held here, were of great direct advantage to a large section, and of great benefit to the country. To-day Atlanta holds another exposition to which the people of Georgia and neighboring states are Invited here to display their products and their manufactures, and to give proof of their resources. This occasion can not fall to lead to the best results Every man at all concerned In what Is here exhibited will return to his home with new plans and purposes-which will result In his Increased prosperity and the aggregate of this will make a rich and prosperous neighborhood Its contagion makes a rich and prosperous state. We often hear of a state noted lor Its excellent products. This la not always the result of fertility of soil _r its adaptability, but of the enterprise of Its people la auguratlng such expositions as this, where they may meet and Lake counsel and team of each other. All of Uesrglas neighboring states .still feel the Impulse of the cotton exposition of 1831, and the commercial convention of 18M and 1 trust that the Piedmont exhibition may prove of as great benefit as ttiose to the material welfare of the large section of country which has contributed to Ms success.

At tho conclusion of the president's speech there were repeated calls for Governor Gordon. In response the governor arose and proposed three cheers for Mrs. Cleveland which were given. Tho multitude determined, however, to havo a speech from the governor. In response to prolonged calls he caiua forward and said: "My fellow countrymen, I will do nothing more than join you in the loud acclaim that trembled upon this southern air and thrills

our very being in welcome to a Demo-! eral party was submitted, showing that

crat-ic president. [Prolonged and enthusiastic cheering.] I join each and all of you in the proclamation which your hearts utter that we have in our midsts the 'man of destiny' without a Waterloo in the past or future." [Greet cheer-ing-j

A local paper is authority for the statement that the Confederate flag is among the decorations of the town. It says: "At No. 12 Wheat street floats oncomore to the breeze the red, white and red, with thirteen stars, that emblem of the dead Confederacy. Some kind hand decorated the pictures of the great chieftain. the Hon. Jefferson Davis, with the Confederal colors. Old soldiers when they pass by take off their hats, and in their hearts all Southerners do him rev-

erence. [At Chattanooga and Nashville also the flag was flying to the breeze.—[Ed. Express.]

THE TERRE HAUTE EXPRESS.

TERRE HAUTE, IND., WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 19, 1887.

L\ THE CO CUTS.

The Uartmes. Case—The Criminal Case* AgaiuKt Property Owners. Yesterday the case of Marshall vs. Bartmess was continued in the Circuit court before Judge Eggleston, as special judge. The plaintiff closed his side of the case about noon, and the defense began introducing testimony in the afternoon. Much of the testimony heard was not of a startling character. Dr. Henry W. Taylor conducted the examination of witnesses for Dr. Bartmess. The statement was brought out by the defense that Marshall, the plaintiff, voluntarily surrendered his team, wagon and harness to Dr. Bartmess for medical service and medicine furnished the wife of the plaintiff, who died. Bartmess employed Marshall to drive the team after it had passed to the ownership of the former, agreeing to pay Marshall so much for every load he hauled. Mrs. Bartmess testified that Marshall took out his pay from what he got from haulding. A son of the defendant also testified in regard to the transfer of the outfit to his father and the agreement under which the plaintiff drove the team. Considerable testimony has been heard regarding the signing of the death certificate of Mrs. Marshall. Marshall was out of money and did not have the funds necessary to procure a burial outfit. The Aid society was informed and the secretary, Mr. B. E. Lockwood, went to Br. Bartmess to procure the death certificate. Dr. Bartmess at first refused to sign it, but the evidence is conflicting on this point. The testimony will not all be in before this afternoon. The case will probably be given to the jury before to-day's adjournment of court."

Judge Mack yesterday transacted some business in chambers. He has rendered decisions in a number of the cases for renting property to persons for immoral purposes. In the Lahey and Shattuck cases, both pleading'guilty, the judge assessed a rineof $10 and costs In the Staub case the court held the de fendant not guilty. Several other sim ilar cases have not yet been decided. Peter McKenntP was fined 810 and costs for selling liquor to a minor. In the case of Hickman vs. Reilly the plaintiff has been ruled to answer across complaint. In the case of Lucy Clutter vs. James Clutter, on account, W. W. Rumsey has been appointed special judge. Judge J. M. Allen has been allowed §50 for services as special judge in the Callahan murder case.

In the Superior court yesterday no business was transacted of any* importance.

The commissioners were not in session yesterday, being engaged in looking after business in the county.

A number of divorce cases are among the new suits. In the Superior court Robert A. Wellman asks for separation from Mary Wellman. The complaint alleges that they were married on April 4, 1S85. It charges that Mary's reputation was not good, and alleges other grounds for the separation of the couple. In tho Circuit court Isabel Cooper sues John Cooper for divorce. The couple lived together two months after being married. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. Serena Tyler sues Moses Tyler for divorce. They were married in December, 1S8G, and lived togetlfer about six months. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. Moses was recently fined $50 in the Circuit court for assault on "his young wife. The par ties reside in Lost Creek township, and are colored.

IUSE BALL.

Detroit Wins Another Gaimi Kanlly -The Score. Special Dispatch to the Express.

BOSTON, October.17.—The eighth game in the world's championship series between the St. Louis and Detroit base b.ill teams was played in this city to-day and was won easily by the Detroit men. Caruthers was not nearly as effective as usual and the Detroitors kept-the ball rise of going all over the field, their batting throughout being terrific. The St.

Louis players fielded brilliantly at times, but others their playing was rather loose. Attendance 4,000. Score:

Detroit 0 3 1 0 0 S 2 0 0-9 St, Louis 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0-2 Earned runs—Detroit 5, St. Louis 1.

Two base hits—Kowe, White. Hanlon, fictzeln, Robinson. Three base hits—Bennett, 1.

Home runs—Thompson, 2. Double-play—Robinson and Comlskey. First base on balls—Ganzel, Howe, White, Get-

1 zel1'.

Latham. Gleason.

lilt by pitched ball—Caruthers. First huseon errors—Detroit S, St. Lonls 1. Passed balls—Bennett, 2. Wild Pitches- Getzeln 2, Caruthers 1. Time—1:55. Umpires—Kellcy and (itiffney.

AT PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. AthleUc

AT WASUINflTOii.

Washington Baltimore

AT NEW YORK.

Brooklyn Metropolitans

The English Liberal Conference. NOTTINGHAM, October 18.—Tho city is

filled with strangers coming to attend the congress of the liberal federation. Public expectation as to what will be done is intense. Hundreds of applicants have been made for guinea tickets of admission far beyond the capacity of the hall, and had to bo refused. Mr. Gladstone has arrived. He is in excellent health and spirits. He declined to speak in the open air at the many stations at which I he was welcomed on his route, atod consequently has kept his voice in good eondition.

The conference of the liberal federation has begun. The report of the lib-

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the party is stronger in numbers than it was at the beginning of the year and that a large proportion of those who abstained from voting for Mr. Gladstone in 18SG have made their way back to the liberal fold.

Tronblo of Enforcing Prohibition. ST. Louis, Qctober 18.—Governor

Bouwell of Maine, who is visiting here, said: "I am trying to enforce prohibition in Maine, but it is the biggest job I ever undertook. The law is fairly well enforced iu the rural districts, and receives the support of the community, but in the larger cities and towns it is impossible to enforce it, as the liquor mc-n defy it, and in many instances the local authorities conspire with the violators and accept bribes from them. The general public in the state have no idea of the success of the violation of the law."

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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Th» Award of Contracts For Fourth and Sixth Ward Ensrine Houses.

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•COME-DOWN" OF $2,350 FROM FORMER BIDS.

Semi-Monthly Pay For tlie Police -To Be No Change in the Auctioneers' License.

Councilman Grimes was the only member of the city council absent from the meeting last evening, as there was much less business than usual transacted the session adjourned early. The most important feature of the evening's business was the consideration of the bids for the erection of the Sixth and Fourth ward engine houses, and the subsequent awarding of the contract. At the .previous meeting of the council bids were submitted for the erection of the Sixth ward house alone, and all were rejected as being too high, Tho clerk was instructed to advertise for bids again for both Fourth and Sixth ward houses, and as a result of this action the city has been saved about $2,350 on the one builing, and the proposed house will answer to all intents ts well as the one first proposed. The bids for the two houses as read before the council were: A. Herring & Co $7,664 82

John Kykolf 6.384 96 E. M. Cornell 8,500 00 August Fromme 7.660 00 Joseph Lang & Co. ac .HJ. to plans) 9.245 00 Joseph Lang Co. (Fittn ward puttera).. 6,850 W) Collins fc Ohm 8,950 W)

In their bid Lang it Co. offered to allow §375 for the Fourth ward house. By the unanimous vote John Rykoff was awarded the contract. The fire committee reported in favor of allowing Clift, Williams A Co. SI 10 for each of sots of plans offered for the First, Third and Sixth ward houses, and the council ordered the bill paid. The bond of T. W. Kinser for the repairing of Swan from Water to Third, and for laying curbings in the city, was approved. A special ordinance was passed providing for a semi-monthly payment of the police department. A petition from over one hundred of the loading business men of the city praying that no changes be made in the ordinance governing auctioneers' licenses was granted, and a petition from tho Prairie City Skating Rink company, asking the old license of 350 yer year be granted them, was referred to committee. The Hebrew burial society informed the council that all negotiations looking toward the purchase of a section in Highland Lawn cemetery had been dropped, as they had decided against purchasing the land. The appointment of Bezaleel Holmes as city commissioner was approved.

The committee on streets and bridges reported in favor of allowing W. II. Stuart, J. S. Whitmore, B. Dougherty and A. Gardener estimates on contract work that the correct plat of the McGregor homestead had been approved and in favor of allowing L. F. Perdue to put in a wagon scale, all of which reports were concurred in. The committee on water reported that owing to the lateness of the season and the financial condition of the city it was deemed best to delay the extension of the water mains from Main to Poplar on Fourteenth and from Oak to Detning on Centre. The report was concurred in. The special committoe appointed to examine into tho condition of the sewer outlets reported that they had found these places in as good condition as circumstances would permit, and that the)' thought-no sickness would result from them, and were not in favor of making any improvements. Their report was accepted, and the matter dropped. The semi-monthly pay roll of the fire department, amounting to 88R1.10, was allowed. The committee on streets and bridges gave notice that they would meet for the adjustment of damages incurred in widening Seventeenth from Liberty avenue south to tup first alloy on November oth.

Quite a number of resolutions were offered the most important being one ordoring the city marshal to notify the owner of the barn on Walnut street between Fourth aud Fifth, which was recently burned, to tear down the structure, and place a brick walk along the front within ten days, which "was adopted. Others were referred the city engineer to prepare plans for the construction of sewers on Fifteenth from Main to Chestnut, and from Eleventh and Sycamore to Twelfth and the T. II. fc I. railroad.

Fined 50 for Throwing: that Pancake. ST. LOUIS, October 18.—Mrs. Anna

Lachs, the woman who throw the pancake into the lap of Mrs. Cleveland Q10 day the presidential party were at tho fair grounds in this city, was fined ?50 in the police court to-day. The woman disclaimed any disrespect for Mrs. Cleveland and said she threw the cake in a spirit of fun but the testimony was against her. The court thought the fun worth tv0. The woman took an appeal.

Ths Fire.

Yesterday afternoon the stable in the rear of Mr. Charles Mixer's residence on south Seventh was found ablaze at about three o'clock. The department responded immediately to an alarm of fire, but as the stable was tilled with straw and hay, the flames were beyond control. Mr. Mixer's pony was burned and his buggy badly scorched. The barn was set on fire by Mr. Mixer's little daughter, who had built a playhouse up against it and started a fire in it.

To Suppress the League.

LONDON. October 18.—A meeting of the privy council was held to-day for the purpose of considering measures for the suppression ot the National league. The Marquis of Londonderry, lord lieutenant of Ireland, prosided. No definite course of procedure was settled upon, and probably none will be until the next meeting of tlie cabinet.

Mitchell Challenges .Sullivan.

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October lo.—A sportinj?

paper has received the following cablegram: LOXEOH, October 17.—Charley Mitchell has posted a forfeit and Issued a challenge to light ohn 1,. Sullivan ring rules.

according to the London prize

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THE K. OF L.

The Last Day—A Boycott on the Indianapolis Journal and Sentinel. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., October 18.—Tho general assembly of the Knights of Labor met in executive session at 9 a. m. Whead, of Iowa, offered a resolution that the assembly adjourn at the close of to-morrow morning's session and that all speeches be limited to three minutes carried—87 to 75. Tho rules were then suspended and the committee on strikes and boycotts made another report. Complaints against Park Brothers, Pittsburg Perry A White, Urbana, Ohio the American tube and iron works. Youngstown, Ohio, were referred to the general executive board. Section 5 of constitution was amended in a sense that local assemblies must attach themselves to a United States district. Mileage was fixed at 4c a mile Miss Lenora M. Barry then presented Mr. Powderly, for his wife, in behalf of the general asssmbly, with a large fine portrait of himself. Mr. Powderly attempted to respond, but was overcome with emotion, and General Secretary Litchman came to the rescue with a few remarks. A special session will be held to-night to rush business in view of to-morrow's adjournment.

It was resolved to boycott tho two Indianapolis papers. The Journal and the Sentinel for having discharged employees connectod with the Knights of Labor and Typographical union and refusing to take them back when requested.

A TOWN 1UKNI.VC.

Midrilelown, Ohio, 021 Fire Ibis Morning. DAYTON, O., October 19. 1:20 a. m.—

The paper mills at Middotown tire burn­

ing, and the morning trains reporf die town in alarm.

Monument* to ulon General*.

PmiiADEi.FHiA, October 13.—Tho statue of General Meade was uuveiled to-day in tho presence of 20,000 people. The statue bronze equestrien one by A. M. Calder of heroic size. The likeness is striking. The ceremonies were opened with prayer by Bishop Whitehead, of Pittsburg, followed by a brief address by Mayor Fitler, presentation to park comsioners on behalf of Fairmount Park association by the Hon. Benjamin Brewster, ex-attorney of the United States, the unveiling of the statue by Mastus George Gordon Meade, jr., and George Gordon Meade, grandsons. Mayor Fitler then introduced Major General Gibbon, who delivered the oration. The distinguished visitors present were exPresident Hayes, Governor Beaver, of Pennsylvania, Generals Fitz John Porter, Slocum Fairchild, John F. Hartranft and Judge John P. Rea, command-er-in-chief of the G. A. R.

TRENTON, N. J. October 15.—The fund in hands of Secretary of State Kelsey for the McClellan monument now amounts about 87,000. The money will purchase a larger shaft than had been contemplated, but the McClellan lot in Riverview cemetery is not large enough for an elaborate one.

City Property Transferred 15nt?k.

Mr. R. S. Tenant and Mr. Tony Blake some mouths ago transferred to the city a portion of their lots on Sixth-and-a-half and Doming streots, where there is an offset in the first named street. It was the intention to transfer to the city the corners of the two lots next to the intersection of the two streets. In describing the property transferred tho deeds were susceptible of two interpretations. A circle twelve feet in diameter was drawn so that it passed through the two lines, bounding the corner at twelve feet distant from the corner. Tho corner outside the circle was intended to be transferred "outside of the circle." Tho record was changed but in order to avoid any trouble in the future deeds havo been made transferring the lots back to tho original owners so as to meet their intentions in making the Onerous gift of the corners to the oitv.

More Cholera.

NEW YORK, October IS.—The French steamship Brittania, which arrived here on the 13th inst. from Marseilles and Naples, and has been held by the health officer at upper quarantine for observation, was this morning sent down to lower quarantine, four cases of cholera having been found aboard of her. Tho Brittania is a sistor ship to the Alosia,

for ordering which brought cholera here some weeks ago. Health Officer Smith is very reticent in regard to the sickness on the Brittania.

He says the vessel was sent to the lower bay for better isolation from persons who wisned to communicate with friends 011 board. TfuvJjo&tmsn who earn a living abovt the qdlO say -four cases of cholera have developed aboard the Brittania. They hint that Dr. Smith is trying to keep tho fiicts from the public.

M*m. 11. Case Insane.

Win. II. Case, a prominent farmer in Fayette township, owning 120 acres of land, has been declared insane. For the past several week he has showed unmistakable evidence of insanity. He became very abusive to his best friends and threatened his wife and family. On Saturday several of his neighbors made complaint that he was insaneand dangerous to the community. Constable James Smock aud Jame Daugherty were sent to arrest him. They did so only after a severe struggle. lie was brought ixifore 'Squire Felseuthril and a jury pronounced him insane. Mr. Felsenthal appointed James Delane to take charge of him for the present, until proper measures can be taken for his removal to Iudianapolis. He is a monomaniac, and religion is his hobby. Whatever he docs he insists is through divine command. Mr. Case is 54 years of age. He was born in Fayette township and lias always resided there.

Trying to Harm*** Niagara. BUFFALO, N. V., October 18.—It is ex­

pected that before long a practical test of one of the numerous harnesses for the control of Niagara's power, brought into existence under the stimulous of the 8100,000 prize, will bo made. An endless chain, with feathering buckets, was the invention of George W. Smith, a Buffalo man, who has obtained backing tothe

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yesterday he received the necassary mission from the secretary of war to place the machinery in the river. Mechanical drawings are now being made and it is expected that the machine will be tested this fall.

Daily Established in 18:

THE liimiNi: QUESTION.

The Raid on the Rooms of th» Terre Haute Club in Beaeh Block.

CASES AGAINST WELL-KNOWN CITIZENS CONTINUED.

An Early Morning Visit to ^arkle 4 Conover's—The Express Held Responsible.

The raid on_ the Terre Haute club rooms was the talk of the town yesterday when it was learned that the persons under arrest were all well known citizens. They gave fictitious names. Yesterday morning Mr. J. G. McNutt appeared in police court and represented the six gentlemen who were at the gaming table when the police paid the club rooms a visit. Justice Slaughter continued the cases until this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Tho bond given the preceeding night by Mr. McNutt still holds good. Those who were arrested complain that the "regulars," as they term professional gamblers, were notified by the police to close up. Such is the" case. Superintendent Lawlor aud Captain Vandever so informed the gamblers who have nightly held forth in public gambling rooms. Sergeant Dwyer, who had charge of the force on Monday night, exercising his authority raided" about all the gambling rooms "in tho city, including the "regulars." but they "had previously been ordered closed by tho two heads of the department. Neither Superintendent Lawlor nor Captain Vandever knew, as they say, anything about the raids until yesterday morning.

At 4:15 yesterday morning a gambling room was raided at Markle A Conover's, near the I.it St. L. John Lemon, John Brown, Henry Hall and Joe Miller wero found playing poker and were arrested, llall yesterday plead guilty tothe chargo of gambling, in Police court, and was fined 85 and costs, amounting to $16.80. He paid the fine assessed. Sergeant Dwyer sworo out the affidavit. The other cases will come up to-day.

The visit of the police to private clubs caused a great deal of unfavorable comment as it was a well known fact that public faro banks had been in operation for months. It was also remarked that no visit was made to the Phcenix club nor to the National house, where there has been a poker game far more public than tho Terro Haute club game. Indeed it has not ranked much higher than tho regular public gambling rooms. Some persons were inclined to the belief that this raiding of tho private clubs was meant to make the enforcement of the law odious. The best information that the Express can obtain is that Sergeant Dwyer was not actuated by any such purpose. Indeed, the sergeant is in a good humor at present to perform much needed police service, and, though the Express does not believe the private clubs of gentlemen should be raided, especially when the city is not rid of profcssioral gamblers, Dwyer should be encouraged.

Of course the Express is roundly abused by the gamblers for causing them to close their doors and many direful threats are made. The average professional treats the interruption of his pursuit of other men's money with an affectation of indignation much as one would expect to be shown by Mr. Hoberg, Mr. Hulman or any of our merchants if the police should close their stores. The gambler had been allowed so much license that he mistook it for libertv.

Canadian IlncketShop Victims. TORONTO, October 18.-- Financial cir­

cles here wero considerably agitated yesterday, when it leaked out that R. B. Forbes, of Forbes & Co., bankers and brokers, had left the city under suspicious circumstances. He was agent for Doran & Wright, stock brokers, of New York. A. II. Doran. of that firm, is now here looking after their interests. He claims that Forbes owes them a large sum. How tho latter stands with de positors will not. bo learnod until the books are examined. He ran a bucket shop in connection with his financial establishment. and it is believed he lost heavily on pork and wheat.

Forbes was a deacon in the Elm Street Methodist church and a shining light in religions circles.

The Kentucky Distillers Agreement.

LoriNVii.u:, October 18. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Kentucky Distillers' association here today, a motion requiring the chairman to date articles of agreement adopted sev eral months ago and deliver the samo to the trustee, Mr. Beckurte, was adopted. The articles bind the distillers signing it not to produce an}' whisky during the coming distilling season ending July 1, 1888. The committee claims 85 percent, of the producing capacity of the state is now bound by agreement.

A Dreadful Crime Confesnion. WASHINGTON, October 18.- -Win. Finch

urn, of Virginia, who was arrested some months ago on suspicion of having mur dered his brother, has made a confession. Ho says he sent his brother for brandy, made him drunk and then killed him. This was done to prevent his brother from getting knowledge of "the fact that his wife and William had been guilty ot criminal intimacy.

The Virginia Coupon Ca.«es. WASHINGTON, October 18.—The Vir­

ginia habeas corpus cases were fixed for hearing on November 14. The nominal bail of the prisoners was fixed at SI ,000 each, but they were released on their own recognizance.

Florida Politician Murdered. NEW YOKK. October 18.—A dispatch

from Jacksonville. Florida, says that William McWilliams, a noted politician, and a Cleveland elector, wns murdered late last night.

The Chicago Murder,

CHICAGO, October 18.—Young Lee, who shot Banker Rawson Sunday, was arraigned in court this morning and waa helt without bail to await the result of the shooting.