Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 1884 — Page 8

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SPECIAL. Black Silks. have just placed on sale three full lines of BLACK GROS GRAIN SILK, of the celebrated manufacture of Alexander Giraud, Lyons. They are know as the “Cachemire Alexandre,” “Cachemire Egyptian’’ AND "Cachemire Pr'Ticesse,” And are particularly recommended for their unsurpassed durability and great beauty of finish. All qualities, from SI.OO to $3.00 per yard. Also, the largest and finest stock of Rich Novelties in the West. L. S. AYRES & CO., INDIANAPOLIS. N. B.—Our Dress makers are now sending out daily their beautiful costumes, and ladies who wish work done for Easter should leave their orders at once. BROWNING & SLOAN, DEALERS IN Fine Perfumes and Toilet Articles; Hair, Cloth, Tooth and Nail Brushes; Combs, Dressing Cases, Nail Sets, Fine Cologne Bottles, Fancy Goods, and all Articles Wanted for the Toilet. APOTHECARIES’ HALL, Nos. 7 and 9 E. Washington street. FINE BOOTS. Just received for spring trade one fine lot ol Ladies’ French Kid Button Boots, hand-sewed, the finest ever brought to the city. Ladies call and see them. L. STEHSDORFER No. 41 E. Washington St., Fletcher & Sharpe's Block.

THENEWYORKSTORE (ESTABLISHED 1853.) OFENiisra MW SILKS DRESS GOODS. PRICES ALWAYS IN PLAIN FIGURES. Pettis, Bassett & Cos. City Hall Contract Awarded. The plans of D. A. Bohlen for the construction of anew market-house and City Hall were, on Saturday, adopted by the eommissioneis, receiving, on the second ballot, seven votes, to five for those of Architect Stem. The estimated cost is $141,274.90, and the commissioners, at the meeting, formally reiterated their former determination that the building should not cost more than $150,000. The building is to be in the form of a parallelogram of 127 feet by 200 feet, with four corner pavillions, containing fire proof stairways to the upper hall. The lower floor is intended for market purposes, with an entrance lobby and committee rooms at the west end. The lobby will contain two additional flights of stairs, making in ali six stairways to the upper hall. The market hall will have glass on the south, north and east, partly with open glass louvres to secure a thorough ventilation of the market. The cellar will be used for fuel, heating apparatus and water-closets. The main auditorium on the upper floor is 140 feet by 120 feet, with a stage at the east end; also ante or committee rooms on the east and west ends. Galleries will be arranged oh the west end and both sides. The seating capacity of the hall, including the galleries, will be about 6,000 persons. At the Theaters. To-night and until Thursday night, Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin will be at the Grand in Clay Greene's dramatization of Bret Harte’s popular novel, “Gabriel Conroy.” The Rankins have made a decided success in the East with this play, and their business has been very large. They need no formal commendation to Indianapolis theater goers, for they hav6 arways been popular here. They are supported by a good company, headed by Frederick Boyton, an excellent, actor, who has made a great hit in the part of Jack Hamlin, the gambler. The last three nights of the week Mestayer & Barton's “Wanted—a Partner” comedy company will be the attraction. A telegram was received yesterday by Mr. Anderson, of Rnpltsh's Opera-house, from J. J. Collins, the business manager of W. E. .Sheridan's company, stating that the business of the company bad been very bad and all engagements had been closed. At the Zoo this week there will boa special company of well-known people, among whom are Cool Burgess, Frank Campbell, Manon Brothers, La Verde sisters, Nelson, the juggler; Lew Tatum, Mrs. Ada Holmes, and others. Each petlormanee will conclude with Burgess’s farce, "The Arrival of Sullivan.” Sjfcji the now holiday goods at King tc Eider's.

SENTENCE!) TO BE HUNG. The heath Penalty To Be Inflicted on Andrew Korner, the Wife Murderer. The Prisoner Receives the Verdict with the Utmost Composure, and Still Asserts Ilis lunoeenee—The Crime. After thirty-one hours deliberation the jury in the Korner murder trial, about 6 o’clock Saturday evening retured a verdict of guilty and sentenced the prisoner to be hung. The case was given to them at 11 o’clock Friday morning and in the preliminary ballots the prisoner’s guilt was unanimously agreed upon. A difference of opinion existed, however, as to the degree of guilt, a majority from the first favoring a verdict of murder in the first degree with the death penalty, and the remainder standing out for imprisonment for life. Sixtyfive ballots in all were taken, and all day yesterday there was varying majority of the jurors in favor of the greatest punishment. Just before noon they were brought into court, and, by re quest, Judge Norton again read his charge to them, after which they retired. It was evident then that they had agreed upon Horner's guilt.' During the afternoon nine favored capital pun ishment and three imprisonment for life, and toward evening the latter agreed to acquiesce in the opinion of the majority. At 5:45 o’clock they sent word that * they were ready to return a verdict, and the prisoner, the attorneys and the judge wore summoned. There were besides about fifty spectators in the court room who had lingered there all day. When Korner had arrived the jury filed in,and in response to the question of the Court, “Gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon a verdict?” the foreman answered: “We have.’’ It was handed to the clerk, who read: “We, the jury, find the prisoner guilty of murder in the first degree as charged in the indictment, and that he shall suffer death.” “Is this your verdict?” asked the Court. “It is,” was the response. Mr. Watts, the prisoner’s attorney, asked that the jury be polled, which was done, and they were then discharged, after the customary notice had been given of the intention to make a motion for anew trial, which will be done to-moiTow. There was a painful silence in the court room when the verdict was made, and apparently Korner was but little affected. His counteuance did not change perceptibly, further than an un easy smile played over it for a moment, and he got up and walked out of the room and back to jail as though nothing had happened. WHAT THE PRISONER SAYS. When the reporters called at the jail a few minutes later, Korner was seated in the office, talking to bis attorney. When asked what he had to say about the verdict, he said, “Nothing in particular, only I am innocent—l did not do it” In further conversation he said that he was a hard-working, honest man and had never been in trouble before. He and his wife had frequently quarreled, but not so badly as indicated by the testimony in court. He said that he did not kill her, and he has no idea who did, and it was rough on a man to be convicted for a crime of which he was innocent “I expected to be cleared.” said he. “and to spend to-day with my little children. I have not seen them since l was arrested, for I was afraid to have them come to the jail for fear they might get the smallpox. 1 don't know what they will de without mo. While taflring in this strain Korner showed considerable feeling and twitched uneasily in his chair. At times his voiee trembled and it was evident that he had weakened somewhat from his effort to appeal* stoically indifferent when the verdict was read. In turning away from the re porters he said: ‘T will get anew trial, I am sure: my attorney will make the motion on Monday.” “If the motion is overruled, what then?” was asked. “Well.” he answered slowly, “I don’t know what we will do then, but something to help me, I hope.”

WHAT YKT IS TO BE DONE. In case Judge Norton overrules the motion for anew trial, which is probable, the case will be taken to the Supreme Court and advanced on the docket so that a speedy judgment may be reached. If this should affirm the decision of the lower court, then only executive clemency can save Korner s life. In any event he will not be hung for three or four months. A WILD SPECULATION. Saturday night and yestereay, when it became generally known that Korner had been convicted of murder in the first degree, the opinion was freely expressed that the jury had evidently been influenced somewhat by the news of the Cincinnati trouble, arising from comparatively slight punishment for a horrible murder. The bailiff of the court states, however, that none of the jurors saw a morning paper, nor did any of them know of the riot. Horner’s Crime. On Saturday morning, Dec. 22, 1883, a most brutal murder was committed south of the city, the victim being the wife of Andrew Korner, a dairyman. The murdered woman had evident-" ly been killed by some blunt weapon, the skull and jaw being crushed. The discovery of the crime was made shortly before daylight, and the husband of the murdered woman arrested on suspicion. The promiscuity of assertions, his improbable and contradictory statements, and the circumstances of the murder caused the officers to take him into custody. The reputation of Korner was bad. He was known as a man of brutal nature, savage disposition and cringing bearing. The neighborhood in which ho lived had long anticipated a bloody sequel to the treatment of his wife, and the crime was not a surprise. Korner and his wife came from Germany, and had three children. Although earning a good living from his business, their home had a poverty stricken appearance, being cramped in three small rooms. The wife had endured the most savage treatment, from the hands of Korner, being beaten and assaulted frequently. Apropos of the circumstances of the crime, Henry Wamp. an assistant, on the night of the murder slept in the house, and was awakened at 2 o’clock by a noise. At 3 o’clock Wamp was called by Korner, and fifteen or twenty minutes later was informed by his employer that “My wife has been murdered!” Korner made a partial confession aftei’ his arrest to Superintendent Lange. He waived a preliminary examination and went to the grand jury, who returned an indictment for murder in the til'st degree at the January term. His trial was commenced last Monday, Prosecutor Brown and Deputy Bobbins appearing for the State, and Judge Claypool and B. F. Watts for the de fendant. The evidence was purely circumstan tial, but of a convincing nature. No especial defense was made further than a general denial and an effort to break down the State's case. Smallpox Matters. Kate Flaherty, 405 West Washington street, was taken down with smallpox on Saturday, and anew case is reported in the Okey family, No. 604 West Washington street. During the past week only four new cases were reported. Ben Franklin died of the disease at the pest-house on Saturday morning. Buy the popular $1 shirt, at Parker's Majob J. H. Kampman's new bank building, at San Antonio, Tex., has been floored with the I’nited Slates encaustic tiles, furnished by Will Terrell, of this city. This is the largest business building in San Antonio, and is elegant in all its appointments. To Roller Skrtists. The unprecedented sale of the Henley Roller Rink Skate and the continued demaud for it is sufficient evidence of its superiority over all other skates. It is easy running, light, neat, durable and handsome. For sale by the pair, or quantity for rink purposes at manufacturers’ prices, by Hildebrand & Fugate, Agepts Henley Roller Skate, 35 South Meridian street.

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1884.

|js|g Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of parity, strength and wholesomeness. More economical t han the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 106 Wall street, New York. FRENCH AND AMERICAN CLOCKS. *4 and strike on Cathedral Bells. Marble, Bronze and Polished Brass. We have a large variety at very low prices. BINGHAM & WALK, No. 12 E. Washington St. HOFFS MALT EXTRACT! A TONIC WITHOUT A RIVAL. THE GENUINE. The least possible stimulant. KM3 flOjfi It aids digestion. * fijfj ijjfr Strengthens the weak. |j| Builds up the system. Iw? 9 *{s 'M It is unsurpassed: < lat 5 jgp jjjS For Weakly Children, CO N £ 9 For Nursing Mothers, H| jS tp For Convalescence. Jm ife* N. B.—lt has been large- gmt aft lv imitated, and the pub- gll ■BgSSHgßfij lie is hereby cautioned to f*®*; jj|] Sir* .q, Ji accept, none unless it bears nf : | ;Jn (31M the name of Jjjgpj fB/ rij TARRANT & CO., £(] |j P~F~ L' ‘"' T^r V' , vl'f T tl, " |T,-U '’ 1 jfj-i" Vj/ .:?l States and British Provin mi; pAßMfffiSi res of North America. 278 Jjfliji :M Greenwich street, New ..fl illl ** York. Ip Price. $4 per doz. —'■**

CAUTION! Secure the Genuine and Avoid Diappointmeut. Pending legal measures to restrain the use of our name in connection with a so-called Malt Extract, purporting to be made by a party who has assumed the name of Johann Iloft’. physicians and consumers are cautioned against fraudulent imitations erf our goods, and are informed that all GENUINE JOHANN HOFF’S MALT EXTRACT, for which we are and have been the SOLE AGENTS and IMPORTERS since 1800. and upon which the reputation of this article is based, is sold only iu our SPECIAL BOTTLE, and bears upon its label the name of TARRANT & CO.. 278 Greenwich street. New York, Established 1834, Sole Agents for the sale of the Genuinf .ToiIANN Hoff’s Mai.t Extract for the United States and British Provinces of North America. See our adv’t running in this paper. DECKER BROS. PIANOS. CAUTION. By years of unremitting effort, Messrs. DECKER BROTHERS have established a high reputation for their PIANOS, not only throughout this country, but the world over, and it is not, therefore, to be wondered at that persons were found ready to pirate the firiu-unme of Decker Brothers, and attempt to impose upon the public u number of inferior instruments by creatingr the impression that they were the justly celebrated Decker Pianos. There are always men who. lacking both the ability and industry to make an honorable reputation for themselves, are ready to make a dishonorable living by trading upon the hardearned reputation of some respectable house. Nearly every first-class manufacturer in this country has suffered at the hands of such persons. Decker Brothers were no exception to the rule. It is, therefore, uecessary that intending purchasers of genuine Decker Piano-fortes should exercise the greatest circumspection in order that they may not lie deceived by specious arguments anl fraudulent misrepresentations. To protect the public, and to guard their own interests. Decker Brothers have, at various times, instituted legal proceedings against infringers upon their rights. Their efforts were crowned with complete success, injunctions having been obtained in every case against the guilty parlies. The courts of law have established beyond controversy that the only Piano known to the public and to the Piano Trade as “The Decker” Piano—(also known as Decker Brothers’ Pianos) and Decker Piano is manufactured by DECKER BROTHERS. 33 Union .Square. N. Y. D. H. BALDWIN <S CO., Sole Agents for the greater part of the States of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Nos. 95,9] and 99 N. Peimsjlvaiiia Street

Gr R A N D DRY GOODS OFFERING OF H. P. W asson & Cos. SPECIALS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Our late Durchases for the SPRING TRADE X are now all in, and in order to introduce this Large and Magnificent Stock to the public at once, we make Special Offerings for the above-named days. Come and get the Bargains as well as see the New Goods. H. P. WASSON & co.

ELECTRIC-LIGHT SOAP Prepared by an entirely new method. Composed of the purest material: will not injure the fabric; will cleanse fabrics without nibbing. ELECTRIC SOAP MAMOFAGPORING GO. Manufacturers of “Electric-Light Soap,” and other popular brands, No. 206 S. Illinois Street, South and Eddy Streets, Indianapolis, Ind. £s?*Bold by all Grocers. Xt IGfGf S II OXT S XC, WASHINGTON. D. C., Fifteenth and G Streets. First class and complete in all its appointments; is situated opposite the United States Treasury Buildings and in the immediate neighborhood of the President’s Mansion, the State, War and Navy Departments. Street Cars to and from Depots. Capitol, ami all Departments, pass the house every three minutes during the day. The honor of your patronage earnestly solicited. C. W. SPOFFORD, Proprietor. THE ONLY GENUINE JOHANN HOFF'S R&ALT EXTRACT fe the BEST HEALTH BKTERAGK. Tonic am! Nutritive knot a. The (*<-inline UWT.UXB ON E-TMIKI* MOB E to the bottle than the imitation, umi isSUPEKIOR in qiial ly. J“ I have used Johann Koff's L er.uino Malt Ext ract during the hist b years in my med.ea: practice, and have found It an admirable food and Tonic iu convalescence, in cases of Rj Mpop*iti} far the weak and debilitated, especially Nursing Mathers, Weakly Children, Lunff and Throat libi eases.” I W. O. STILLMAN, A.H.,M.1)., I'hila. I have M ought ult agninat Messrs. Tarrant A Cos. for bottling and seUng another prepa:alien upon the •'■putation of my Genuine 3la.it F.x-rr-'Ct. for which J have received HlfiaS Ojti-V orna .--aats from Exhibitions, iicdkol or idles, etc. etc. Beware of Imitations! None geii'dne vitln t signature of ft j KOflfcilj “Johann ’ll oritcElauer,” on the <h-L of evciy buttle. JO if A A AT JIOFF, Berlin,Germany, f-JS’A ; li £• 31 K.V J) FLSOy, Sot - A vent* for the U.S., HJd & ii~o liuv St., Fhtluaelphiu. Jt‘< .- COFFEE AND TEA HOUSE. Wo are now receiving NEW MOYUNE. IMPERIAL, GUNPOWDER and YOUNG HYSON TEAS; also, OOLONG and JAPANS. Would also call the attention of dealers to the fact that we carry the largest stock and greatest variety of COFFEES in this market. Consumers who love a GOOD CUP OF COFFEE should ask for GATES’S A No. 1, or Blended Java Coffee in packages. A. B. GATES & CO. THE CHEAPEST NEWSPAPER IN THE WEST, THE Weekly Infa State Jobpil. V ONE DOLLAR PER YEaR.

WINDOW SHADES. We have received our new Spring patterns of DADO WINDOW SHADES, and they are beauties. The prices are so low that any person of ordinary means can afford to beautify their homes with them. Prices always the lowest. W. 11. ROLL, 30, 32 and 34 S. Illinois Street. TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS The following will explain itself, and those failing to get a card may consider this invitation as applying to them: Dear Sir—l wish to establish a trade in your town, and am prepared to supply you every day with Fresh Bread, Cakes, Buns and Rolls, free of express charges. I furnish, baskets, which are returned with the next order. This has been found very profitable to many grocers in the country, and besides paying a good profit is an accommodation to their customers. If you should conclude to make the experiment, send in your order or write for full particulars. City references required. Respectfully, PETER F. BRYCE, Proprietor Bryce’s Steam Bakery, Nos. 14 and 16 East South Street. TTHI I.IUTTWIB JiiaWTIIIIIM ~ | w ■tyim’JJMfMnEßMni lIWIII ■ M—B—— Carpets, Etc. Our Retail Carpet Department comprises all descriptions —as Axminsters, Wiltons, Moquettes, Velvets, Body Brussels, Ingrain, Art Kidderminster, Three-ply, Two-ply, Woolens, Cottons, etc.—all grades, all novelties and the completest variety of patterns, including numerous rich and elegant private patterns, not shown elsewhere in the market. Rugs of all fabrics, and Straw Mattings, in innumerable beautiful patterns. We invite from all concerned the most crtiical and thorough test of the super ority of the inducements offered by us—both in attractions and in prices. A. L. WRIGHT & CO.. Nos. 4 7 and 49 8. Meridian Street. .