Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 April 1894 — Page 8

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Juror Armstrong Offers to Sell His Vote lor ?5,000. Frank Stannard, a Neighbor In Lawreuce County, Was the Go-Betwcen Ami Doth Are Arrested. ENTIRE JURY DISCHARGED And the Trial Will Have to Begin All Over Again. The Deal Was Proposed to Francis Collin, Who with Attorney Claypool Set a Trap lor the Two .ilea. The bank wreckers' trial came to a deadstop yesterday with a heavy 3olt that threw out of gear all the federal court machinery. Judga IJaker. with a brief talk, discharged the Jury that ha.i been hearing the evidence apalnst Francis and Fercival Coflin and their treasurer, Albert S. Iteed, and ordered the immediate arrest of Juror Alvln Armstrong, a farmer from LawTence county, on a charge of offering to sell his vote to the Coffins for $3,000. Armstrong cowered in his seat with guilt written all over his countenance when his brother Jurors arose and departed- Later In the day Frank O. Stannard, a neighbor of Armstrong in Lawrence county, and who is a big stock raiser, was arrested cm the floor of the Republican convention, where he was a delegate. He was the gr-between for juror Armstrong. The effect of this sensational move will be to start the trial over again. next Tuesday being set for selecting a new Jury. Nothing has caused such a sensation in the Indianapolis court9 In years. At the same time the expose Is not a great surprise to many. The federal Jury has been handled in a manner that gave every opportunity for anyone who may have been disposed to tamper with It. Tine members were permitted to retire to their homes every week over Sunday, and the shooting of attorney Harris resulted in a week's 'acation, with many of the Jurymen a hundred miles from Indianapolis. MUST BEGIN ALL. OVER. The inconveniences occasioned by this unavoidable and prompt action of Judge Baker are many. All the witnesses who have been examined will have to be resummoned. Some of these reside in New York, Brooklyn', Boston, Tittsburg and Chicago. A new Jury will have to be Impaneled and the trial of the cause proceed as if no evidence had ever been taken. The discovery of the corruptness of the Juror is due to attorney Claypool,- for the defense who made It known to the court as soon as It was known to him. At 9 o'clock "yesterday morning, the hour for convening the court, all of the attorneys and Judge" Baker were nt hand, but court was not convened. Judge Baker retired to his chambers with the attorneys on both sldes-'of the case. The doors were bolted, ari4 a consultation was carried on until 11:15 o'clock, when the doors opened and the party, with solemn faces, came out. The Jury was called, and Judge Baker took his accustomed seat, with a cloudec, ominous countenance. It wa3 plain that something was wrong. District Attorney Burke arose, and. addressing the court, said the attorneys for the government had received information relating to the misconduct of one of the Jurors which would undoubtedly lead to the interference and obstruction of Justice in the trial of the case by the Jury as it then stood. Judge Baker immediately directed Bailiff Taylor to remove the Jury in a body and lock them in a room and permit them to communicate with no one whomsoever. After the jury had been removed judge Baker said: "I suppose it would be well to take the testimony of witnesses as to the misconduct of the juryman, and determine what Is to be done as to the further trial of the case." Mr. Miller If there la to be taking of testimony, I think, in Justice to the accused, that he should be here. The Court It will be simply to determine whether there Is probable cause for the discharge of the jury. If there Is enoutrh known by counsel to ask the court to take action, the court feels sufficiently advised to act. I suppose It Is unquestionably the desire of everybody that the record shall be in such shape as to prevent any possible question being raised in regard to the discharge of the Jury. In that view. If I discharge the jury, without taking the chance of a mistrial and the setting .aside of a verdict. I shall require that It be shown that a Juror has been approached and has consented to accept a bribe for the verdict that he shall vote for when he comes -to deliberate on the verdict, and thereupon move that the court discharge the Juror and consent in open court to the discharge of the Jury, and that the government, by Its counsel, makes the like request and gives the like consent. The moving spirit was an outside person, who set the matter on foot without knowledge or suggestion by defendants, or the government, or any one interested with either side, that such corruption was made or was intended to be mad". Mr. Winter The defendants are here In court, and the phraseology of the order can be fixed afterward, the record to be made subject to the approval of the court. The Court So far as this man Armstrong Is concerned I propose to place him under arrest as soon as the Jury is discharged. JURY CALLED BACK. The Jury was then brought back into the court room, and Judge Baker spoke to them as follows: "Gentlemen of the Jury The court is under the very unpleasant duty of discharging you from further consideration of the case. It has been brought to the attention of the court. In such a clear manner as to leave very little doubt to any one cognizant of the facts, that a member of your body has corruptly consented to enter into negotiations in violation of the oath he has taken, and has communicated with an outSide party, has struck a bargain with that party to deliver his verdict, so far as he has power to do it. for a money consideration. It would be Idle, a mockery of justice, to continue the investigation of the case further with such evidence before the court as to the corruption of one member of the panel. With that single exception, the court desires, in discharging you, to express its appreciation of th diligence and attention you have bestowed on the case, and your willingness to perform a trying and onerous duty. The Jury may consider itself discharged with the exception of Mr. Armstrong, who will he taken Into custody. The rest of you gentlemen may go. with the thanks of the court. While I have no authority to do so. I wish to ask that you will avoM. as far as possible, expressing any opinion about the case to any one. It will be a favor to the court and in the interest of Justice." The other members of the panel then filed slowly out of the room, while Armstrong was taken Ir.to custody by Marshal Hawkins. The story of Juror Armstrong's crime was then made known. Th? counsel for the defense said that several days ago Frank O. stannard vL?ited the o.Tice of j John Claypaol, cne of the counsel for the defers?, and a?k?d to sre the "smoothest i on .? of the CclTlns." He was told to see i Francis A. Collin and, at the time, the at- ; torr.os pai 1 no attention to their visitor. j crediting his desire to see th? "smooth33t one of the l o.Jms to mere curiosity. The next day alU-r this visit Stannard Introduced himself to F. A. Coffin. He ruggested to the l.ittrr that, teing In a very ti;!it place, it would prolubly be much better for him to be sure of having one juror who would vote for acquittal till he hung the Jury than to take chances on a verdict of acquittal by the entire twelve. When Coffin realized what the man Intended he re-j-orted the facts to his attorneys, and by 1 them it was immediately reported to Judza

Baker. He was reluctant to believe 'that any member of the Jury would think of accepting a bribe, much less make the first overtures toward accepting one. The coun

sel ror the defense supgtste-d that any arrangements the Juror might propose should. be entered into for the purpose of brining the Juror to that point where he would be subject to criminal prosecution for the act. Coffin said that Stannard had told h'm that for a consideration he could deliver the vote of one of the Jurors. After consultation with Judge Baker, another conference was arranged between Coflin and Stannard. This was held Jn the offlca of Claypool & ciaj-pool, where a trap was laid for him. THE TRAP FOR STANNARD. At 8 o'clock yesterday morning:, according to agreement, Stannard brought Armstrong to the office of Claypool & Claypool, where they were to meet Cofin. Complete preparations had been made to have a stenographic report of this conversation. Promptly at the hour set Stannard and Armstrong appeared at the office and retired to an inner room with F. A. Coffin. The stenographer immediately entered the outer office and took up a position at the corner of the room, on the other side of a partition from the three men. The room is divided by a thin board partition and. Coffin having been instructed to talk loudly, the stenographer was able to get nearly the entire conversation. Stannard was Inclined to talk in a low tone of voice and there was a part of his language that the stenographer was unable to catch. Armstrong talked sufficiently loud for his words to be accurately reported. Coffin was told that the others wanted $2,500 in cas? the vote of Armstrong resulted only in a "hung jury" and $5,000 in case he succeeded in bringing about an acquittal. When all the terms were finally agreed on. Coffin suggested that he ought to have his attorney present to understand the arrangement. Armstrong thought it would not be b?st for him to be present when the attorney was there, and said he would abide by anything that Stannard might agree to. Armstrong then withdrew and attorney J. W. Claypool was called In. The agre?ment was recited in the presence of the attorney, and it was arranged that Coffin should leave with Mr. Claypool an envelope to be turned over to Stannard und?r certain conditions, the envelope to contain the instructions to the attorney, and it was to be held in the attorney's safe till the end of the trial. Such was the conspiracy to defeat Justice in the bank wreckers' trial. During the consultation between the attorneys and Judce Baker In chambers Marshal Hawkins was called In and a warrant was issued for the arrest of Stannard. He was a delegate to the Republican State convention and was found in the convention hall with th Lawrence county delegation. Marshal Hawkins was accompanied by deputy John Foley, and when they found Stannard they took him outside and read the warrant to him. He was very calm and simply asked if they wanted him ri.eht awry. "We will go right away," answered Marshal Hawkins, and the officers, with their prisoner, walked to the office of District Attorney Burke. Stannard was cool as a Queen olive and made no statement either in denial of his guilt or admission of the offense. Later he told a reporter that he was thirty-two years of age, and that he resided at Sprlngville, Lawrence county. Indiana. He is one of the firm of Stannard Brothers. :tock breeders,- who own a farm of 723 acres in Lawrence county. He said: "I was born on the same farm where I now reside, wlflch was owned by my father before my birth." "What have you to say about this charge." was asked. "I say most emphatically that I am not guilty." "How long have you known Armstrong?" "Kver since I was a boy." "How far does he reside from you?" "About six or seven miles: on a farm." "Did you see Armstrong while he was at heme during the vacation caused by the shooting of Mr. Harris?" REFUSED TO EXPLAIN. "I will answer no questions." "Did you see him since you came here?" "I will answer no questions." "When did you come to Indianapolis? "I came here last Sunday and have been stopping at the Denlson House." "Are you acquainted with Coffin?" The witness refused to answer this question at all. Stannard is president of the "Big Six" racing circuit and secretary of the Bedford Fair and Trotting Association. He is also administrator of the Winchester Armstrong estate and is under bond as such in the sum of f2o,000. Juror Armstrong likewise refused to say anything about the case. He is forty years o!d and was born and raised on a farm In Lawrence county, where he now resides. He Is township trustee at Deal, Lawrence county. At his home he Is called "Abe" Armstrong, and his neighbors say that his name i3 Aben. On the court record, however, his praenomen is given as "Alvln." In answer to Inquiries the counsel for the defense made the following statement for the public yesterday afternoon: Day before yesterday Frank O. Stannard, who lives at Springville, Lawrence county. called cn John W. Claypool. of the firm of Claypool & Claypool. and told him he want ed to meet one of the Coffins. Without disclosing to Mr. Claypool what he wanted. he asked him to arrange a meeting, as he had some information. Mr. Claypool ar ranged a meeting for Frank Coffin and Stannard at the office of Claypool & Clav pool fcr 4 o clock Monday afternoon. This meeting took place. After some preliminary talk, Stannard said to Mr. Coffin: "You are on trial; do you want to be acquitted?" or something to that effect. Mr. Coffin said: "Of course I want to be acquitted: what have you to do with itr Stannard said: "I can control one of the iurors in the case; or I can at least get a iung jury." Mr. Coffin said: "You are giving me wind; I don't believe anything of the kind, and you cannot bilk me in that way." Stannard replied: "l know just what I am talking about. I can do Just what 1 say. ard to convince you I will bring one of the jurors to you at any place you say. I will take him to your house." Mr. Coffin said: "You cannot take him to my house; what do you want; what does your man want?" Stannard said: "I cannot tell you what he wants. We have agreed on everything except the amount. I will have to see my man again." With some other talk an appointment was made to meet again at 6 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Yesterday morning early Mr. Coffin disclosed to his counsel the facts In relation to this Interview, and his counsel went immediately and disclosed the whole matter to Jude Baker. Thereupon It was arranged between Judge Baker and the counsel that the interview should be had; that Stannard should be asked to brim? the Juryman to meet Mr. Coffin, and that arrangements should be made to get conclusive testimony as to what occurred at such Interview. The interview was had between Stannard and Mr. Frank Coffin at 6 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. At the interview It was arranged that he should bring the Juror to see Mr. Coffin at the same place at 8 o'clock last evening. At 8 o'clock Mr. Coffin was there. Stannard came and sai l he could not find his juror. Then Mr. Coffin said to him: "You haven't anv juror. You are playing me." He said: "I have got him and will bring him to you in the morning." FIXING THE DEAL, It was then arranged he should bring the juror to the same place.whleh was the Claypool office, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. At that hour Mr. Coffin was there. John W. Claypool wa-s where he could see what transpired; also Linton Cox, as well as a stenographer and the Janitor. The stenographer had been present the evening before. At the time appointed Stannard came with juror Armstrong. Stannard, Armstrong and Frank Coffin had their interview in the private room of the office. The stenographer and John Claypool were cn the outside of a partition. The stenographer took down a large part of what was said. The interview lasted eighteen or twenty minutes. The juror confirmed all that Stannard had said, and said that fr a money consideration which was to be paid after the Jury was discharged, either with an acquittal or by reason of their inability to agreed on a verdict, the money was to be paid over to him. Th amount demanded was and this was to be placed in the hands of a third party after being exhibited to Stannard. It having been agreed that the money should be placed In the hands of John W. Claypool. Mr. Coffin suggested that he 1 should be called Into the room, and tho matter stated to him. The Juror sug-rested I that it would be letter that he shoidd not ! be present at that interview and pot up I and left. Mr. Coffin opened the door into the main office and called Mr. Claypool, who met the juror as he passed ov.i. Mr. ' Claypool came In and the matter, as agreed ; on. was restated by Coffin and Stannard. ; Am soon as the men came ti the office Mr. Coffin rejiorted. the further facts to the attorneys. They immediately reported developments to Judg- Baker, with the ; result whih took place in tne court room. In the afternoon a large crowd had assembled in tiie feleral c-urt room to see what would be don with the men under j arrest In the crowd were a number of ' prominent attorneys. At 2:00 the court waa

I convened and Judge Baker asked that the attornej-s ror the jcovernmant be informed : that the court was ready to hear th'.m. ' Stannard and Armstrong were then brourht in, and a few minutes later attor- ! ney w. II. II. Miller, of counsel for the ' defense, came In. Mr. Kern entered and

engaged in conversation with Judge Baker. Stannard and Armstrong were then ordered to Ftand up and hear the indictments against them read. John W. Kern read the affidavit and information against the two according to the above facts, and both prisoners pleaded not guilty and said they could furnish bonds. Judge Baker then said "I will fdve you until Monday, April 30. 1S34. in which to prepare for your hearingthat will take place in this court at 9 a. m. on that dav. In the meantime you will be required to enter into recognizance in the penal sum of $4,0u0 each for your appearance on that day. You, Mr. Arm strong, will not be permitted to go. lou are still under arrest for contempt of the authority of this court and its Instruction. You will Ie arraigned on that charge. There Is only one charge against you. Mr. Stannard, though there may oe others later. You can leave one of your deputies, Mr. Marshal, In charge of Mr. Armstrong, and prepare a bond for Mr. Stannard." ALSO HELD FOR CONTEMPT. Stannard then left the room in the cus tody of a deputy marshal to prepare to give bond for his appearance before the court. Armstrong remained in the court room, and after a few minutes Deputy District Attorney Corr appeared and read the affidavit charging Armstrong with con tempt. The defendants were given till Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, to prepare their defenses, and immediately gave bond for their appearance at that time, and were released. There were two bonds in the case of Armstrong, one for $3,000 and one for $4,000. All three of the bonds were signed by George W. Daniels and Vincent V. Williams, both farmers and large own ers of real estate in Lawrence county. Jude-e Baker said the trial of the bank case would be continued as quickly as possible. Mr. Miller said the defense had some affidavits it wanted to file, and when Judge Baker said he would not permit the trial of the cause to be delayed, Mr. Miller answered that the affidavits to be filed by the defense were not for the purpose of delay. They will be heard to-morrow morning. The trial of the bank case was sat ror luesaay afternoon at 2 o'clock. Summonses have been issued for such of the Jurors as were drawn in the old venire and who were not chosen when they appeared. The May venire for Jurors in the District and Circuit courts has also been drawn as follows: District Court Joseph H. Akens, Shelbyvllle; Philip S. Burkley, East German town; Henry Coe, Indianapolis; John A. Davidson, Reeve: Francis M. Gelvin. Versailles; Elihu Gilstrap, Todd I. O.; Charles Hamilton, Martinsville; Elias Hammond, Remington; Reuben Hipsley, Palmer; Thomas Hockensmlth, Clermont; Francis M. Hoffman, jr., Coal Bluff; Noah H. Lines, Edlnburg; Edward Little, Cumberland; John Xewland, Bedford; Charles Rhetts. Salem; Andrew J. Rhodes, Paoli; John W. Schmidt, Indianapolis; Hilary Spaulding, Shoals; Peter Stoner. Greencastle: Willis W. Tatlock. New Philadelphia; Joseph E. Thompson, Washington; Thomas J. West, Crawfordsville; John Yager, Franklin; John O. Young, Marco; Jonathan W. Nickels. Lakevllle; Joseph A. Trotter, Columbus; Thomas McGlnnis, Bryant's Creek; Adam Nutz, Edinburg; Rufus L. Kennedy, Center Point; Paul Jopus, Vienna; James Good. Union Center; Noah Garrett, Liberty Center; Charles Frazer. Remington: Thomas Collier, Graysville; George Wood, Deep River; John Cleland, Indianapolis. Circuit Court George W. Balthle, Marengo; George W. Barnett. Salem; Isaac Beauchamp, Brown Creek; George W. Bippus, Huntington; Lewis A. Brickley, Bluffton; Robert A. Chandler. Marshfield; Nelson Cramer, Martinsville; William Dubois, Noblesville; Robert Dwiggins, Fountain City; John W. Facemlre, Rising Sun; Jacob Hall, Valparaiso; Warner Haworth, Thorntown; William Irwin, Cyclone; Nimrod Kemper, Hobbs; Hermann Lleber. Indianapolis: Henry Marsh, Willow Branch: Bazxel Merrill, Waynetown; O. B. Mclntire, Remington; Richard Nash. Remington; Thomas Reese, Augusta Station; David M. Richey, Richmond: Henry C. Rose. Paragon; Miles Scott, Harrisville; Joseph B. Smith, Loogootee; Joseph Reasley, Brownsville; Terris Blaisdell, Guilford; James Bolton, New Goshen; R. S. Foster, Indianapolis; Thomas J. Gray, Woodland; James K. Hishman, Arcadia; David How, Plymouth; A. W. Lehman, Kokomo; John Lowery, LaPorte; John C. Porter, Rensselaer; Grant Toolle, Milan; William Tally, Lyons. Coffin AVuntn na Honest Verdict. Francis A. Coffin declined to talk about the bribery case to any extent. He said when the proposition was made to him he had but one of three things to do. He could accept the terms and buy the juror, permit him to remain and say nothing or bring the matter before the court, and he chose the latter. He said he did not intend to buj Jurors and If he should be acquitted it would be by an. honest verdict. KATE KELLY HAS VARIOLOID. Condition of the Smallpox Patients Dr. Toucher's Illness. The smallpox patients and suspects were removed from their tents to the new temporary pesthouse yesterday morning. Higglns and Stahlcup, the smallpox patients, are improving slowly. The illness of Kate Kelly, the suspect, developed into a mild form of varioloid yesterday and the City Hospital physicians think that she will be able to be out in several days. Dr. Ferguson was called to the workhouse to see a prisoner named J. L. Young, who was said to be ill with the smallpox. Youne has been at the workhouse for fifteen days and said yesterday that he came to this city from Chicago. Dr. Ferguson, after a close examination, held that Young did not have the smallpox, but was afiiicted with a slight fever. Dr. Poucher, the attending physician of "Major" Higgins, became ill yesterday from exhaustion and exposure and was replace! by another of the City Hospital physicians. A False Smallpox Humor. Yesterday afternoon the city Board of Health was notified of the presence of a filthy family of strolling Mexicans which had camped a mile east of Irvington. It was also reported that one member of the band was suffering with smallpox. The board sent an officer to investigate the rumor, and last night learned that the smallpox rumor was false. The band numbers seventeen persons, thirteen of whom are children. "The Marble Heart. After weeks of conscientious rehearsals, "The Marble Heart" will be given at the Grand Opera House to-night, for the benefit of the Father Weber Knights. Mr. Frederick Lorraine, under whose personal direction the piece will be put on, gave a dress rehearsal last night before a select audience that was highly pleased with the Ierformanc?. The cast is large and taken from the best amateur talent in the city. Special scenery and costumes have been provided, the ladies having gone to great expense in preparing dresses for the numerous changes. Three Robberies Reported. T restaurant of Henry Beasley was robbed of $2.."0 In small change Tuesday night. Entrance was gained by prying open a window. A guest at the Stubblns Hotel, on South Illinois street, was robbed of a gold watchand chain, while two others were relieved of small sums of money by thieves Tuesday night. Thieves entered the house f Minnie Clark, No. po South Mississippi street, Tuesday right, and stole a watch and a small amount of money. Contemporary CInb Kleetlon. The annual election of the Contemporary Club was held yesterday. The ballots for officers and directors were cast as follows: President, W. P. Fishback; first vice president. Miss Miry Dean; second vie? i resident, James B. Black; secretary, T. L. Sewall; treasurer. John N. Hurty. Directors: Mrs. George Merritt. Mrs. Charles riarke. Miss Carrie Hendricks. Miss Anna Dunlop Miss Corrine E. Bobbins. Miss Amelia flitter, Lucius B. Swift, Charle3 R. Williams George B. Porter. D. C. Brown. ntionnl Works Hoards Meeting. Mayor Denny yesterday received a communication from Street Commissioner MurJ phy, of St. Louis, who proposes to hold a national meeting of board of public works J of the principal cities of the West. The : purpose of the meeting, should It be called, I will be for the purpose of exchanging idt-as ana opinions reiawve 10 me ko ernrnent or cities. The letter was referred to the board. CookMey &. Co.s Celebrated KiiKlUh Hats. We desire to inform Journal readers that we have taken the agency for Cooksey & Co.'s celebrated English hats. Duiton. liigh-cla&i Hatter. Rates House.

SEEMS TO BE MURDER

Dr. Morrison Finds Farther Marks ot Violence on Beck's Skull. The Lawyer May Have Been Struck with the Butt End of a Revolver All Autopsy. Dr. Frank Morrison, who held an autopsy on the body of Albert T. Reck, found dead in bed with a bullet hola in hi3 head, Tuesday morning, at his residence on Ashland avenue, near Twentieth street, filed his report with Coroner Beck yesterday morning, which is as follows: "No external marks of violence, other than a small opening two inches above the right external auditory meatus. Around the opening the hair had bsen stained for the distance of an Inch and a half. The margins of the opening were Inverted and powder burned. Upon removal of the scalp a fracture of the opposite side of the skull was noticed. This fracture Involved the posterior interior portion of the bone extending over the posterior extremity of the temporal ridge, and encroached, to a slight extent, upon the occipital bone. Removing thd skull cap it was seen that the iniuries were caused by a bullet entering at a point two inches above the right external auditory meatus, and passing obliquely across the posterior portion of the left parietal bone above mentioned. The course of the ball through the brain was direct, and its course marked by pieces of bone. Marked hemorrhase into the lateral third and fourth ventricles was noted. The ball, weighing 110 grains, much flatten sd, was recovered in the situation of the fracture of the left paretal bone. Entirely unconnected with the wounds above mentioned I found an extensive comminuted fracture of the roof of the right orbit. Involving the orbital plate of the frontal, the lesser wing of the sphenoid and the plate of the athmoid bones. Over the space equal to a silver half dollar the bones were pressed upward and into the frontal lobe of the brain on the right side. Through the opening thus produced the orbital fat and globes of the eye could be fully discerned. A very careful inspection of the parts about the eye showed no external marks, except an exceedingly small hemorrhage beneath the conjunction to the underside of the right cornea. "From the examination of the body I am of the opinion that the pistol wound was the cause of death, and that the pistol causing: the wound was directed backward and to the left, but held perfectly level. I am of tha further opinion that immediately preceding, or at some time subsequent to the infliction of the pistol wound, the deceased received a blow over the right eye. Coroner Beck yesterday said that the shooting was one of the most mysterious in this city for years. He, after his first investigation, was undecided as to wrhether it was suicide or murder. He said yesterday afternoon: "When the personal business affairs of Beck are considered it at once impresses one with the decided opinion that Beck killed hlmsalf. though I never thought that he was the kind of a man that would commit such a deed. Dr. Morrison's report, on the other hagd, at once knocks out this suicide theory and leaves it a plain case of murder. It is my opinion that Beck was struck with the butt end of the revolver, as the size of the end of the revolver exactly corresponds with the extent of the wound. I further think that Beck was struck while lying flat on his back. From Dr. Morrison's report I judge that tha one who struck the blow stood drectly over Beck and with a powerful swing of the arm brought the butt end of the revolver on Back's right orbit. 1 am of the opinion that the force of the blow was sufficitnt to have stunned him, though the fact that Beck was afterwards shot might lead one to think that, not being stunned. Beck was struggling to rise when shot from a distance ot at least several feet. My candid opinion is that Beck was murdered, and I will investigate on those lines." The funeral services of Mr. Beck will bs held this morning at 9 o clock from the resnear Twentieth street. His remains will be buried at Crown Hill. Mr. Beck carried two insurance policies. one for $2,000 and the other for fl.Six), both navabie to his daughter. The police are positive that Beck was financially embarrassed. Monday evening he had a check or $10 cashed at Ward & Co.'a jewelry' stor. on North Meridian street, and requested that the check not be presented at tne bank until the next morning. Next morning he was dead, and it was afterwards learned that he had no money in the bank. He usually carried a bank deposit, but when it was found that he had no deposit Tuesday morning his friends at once knew that he was In financial stringency. The police, in holding to the suiside theory, cite the above as evidence of their theory. More of a Mystery. Dr. Morrison,' who held the autopsy on Beck, and Superintendent Powell held a consultation last night. Dr. Morrison said that the instrument which had Inflicted the injury above the right orbit had made no outside visible bruise. For this reason, the affair was more mysterious than ever. When the bullet struck the skull on the left side of the head. Dr. Morrison thought that possibly the injury above the right orbit may have been made by concussion. This is a new point in surgery and he, last right, would not give his final opinion on that point. He said that without doubt the bringing up of this point would involve the entire city medical profession in the discussion of tha question. It was stated Tuesday afternoon that a woman was connected in the affair. 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