Indianapolis Journal, Volume 52, Number 336, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 1902 — Page 1

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CALLKIlir.S OF nOTH HOUSES WERE CROWDED WITH SPECTATORS, While the Corridors of the Capitol Were Thronged with People AVho Could Not Gain Adiulaalon. USUAL DISPLAY OF IL0WERS SENATORS WERE FAVORED 3IORE THAN REPRESENTATIVES. Resignation of the Rev. Dr. W. II. Milbarn, the Dllnd Chaplain, Announced by 31r. Frye. OMNIBUS STATEHOOD BILL IT J LSI PS TO THE FR0.VT OX THE SENATE PROGRAMME. Conference at Which Mr. BeTerldge Outlined Ills Report AntlTrnst Bill Introduced. WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. The second session of the Fifty-seventh Congress was convened at noon to-day. Long before the gavels fell In the two houses large crowds thronged about the doors of the visitors galleries seeking admittance. Early In the forenoon the corridors gave evidence of an approaching session. There were the usual scenes and Incidents attending the opening of Congress. A bright, sunny day brought out a crowd to greet the lawmakers, the women being conspicuous among the visitors. There were many out-of-town visitors who helped to swell the numbers and who came hoping to get a glimpse of the . opening ceremonies. The correspondents were early on the scene preparing for the three months' work ahead of them, and among these were a great many new faces. Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed was a visitor at the Capitol to-day. Prior to the hour for convening he visited among the members of the House, where he once served so many years, then among the members of the Senate. He was greeted on both sides by friends and former associates. The scene at the opening of the House was as usual a spectacular event. The galleries of the freshly decorated hall were packed to the doors with people prominent In society and politics, and the flower show on the floor, although not as elaborate as" usual, filled the chamber with perfume and added grace and beauty to-the scene. The members were good-natured and Jovial, and there was no outcropping of partisan feeling. Speaker Henderson received a cordial reception as he assumed the gavel, but beyond this there was no demonstration. The proceedings were purely perfunctory. A prayer, the calling of the roll, the swearing in of members elected to fill vacancies created by death or resignation during the recess, the adoption of the customary resolutions to appoint a committee to wait upon the President and to inform the Senate that the House was ready to transact business and to fix the daily hour of meeting summarizes what was done. Then the death of the late Representative Charles Russell, of Connecticut, which occurred In the early fall, was announced by his successor, Mr. Brandegee, the usual resolution of regret was adopted and the House as a further mark of respect adjourned until to-morrow, when the President's message will be received. The session lasted less than an hour. The Senate was in session twelve minutes, an adjournment until to-morrow being taken out of respect to the memory of the late Senator James McMillan, who died during the recess. Rarely has the historic chamber presented such an appearance as It did to-day. The custom of placing flowers on the desks of senators on the opening day of a session is one which long has been followed, but the display to-day was admittedly the most magnificent of any that heretofore have been seen. Many of the senators were early on the floor and kept busy exchanging greetings with old acquaintances. The galleries were packed to suffocation and hundreds stood outside the corridors anxious to gain admission. Among the interested spectators were several members of the diplomatic corps, Senor Quesada. the Cuban minister, occupied a conspicuous place and exhibited much interest in the proceedings. The absence of the Rev. Dr. W. H. Milburn. the blind chaplin. was particularly noticed. His place to-day was taken by Rev. J. F. I'rettyman. of Washington. No business was transacted beyond passing the customory resolutions that the Senate was ready to proceed to business and fixing the hour of convening the session at 12 o'clock Dr. Milburn. who is now in California, has forwarded his resignation as chaplain to President Pro Tern Frye. It will be placed before the Senate to-morrow. His successor wil be elected by the Senate. Mr. Milburn. In his letter to Senator Frve says 111 health compels him to retire from the position and he says: "It is with deep sorrow that I have come to this decision, as it was my cherished wish that, under the favor of the Senate. I should conduct it religious services during the remainder of my days. OMMRIS STATEHOOD BILL. Senator Beverldjse Reports at a Conference of Republicans. WASHINGTON. Dec. l.-The contest over the omnibus statehood bill began upon the meeting of Congress. As soon as the Senate adjourned there was a conference in Senator Hale's committee room, attended by Senators Allison, Aldrich, Hale, Piatt, of Connecticut. Cullom, Lodge, Hanna and Beveridge. the latter the chairman of the committee on territories. These gentlemen represented the Republicans who are opposed to the omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona, and. It Is understood, favor a bill admitting Oklahoma only. The friends of the omnibus bill were also active and claim to have the names of fifteen Republican senators pledged to support the omnibus bill, which, with the support of the Democrats, will Insure Its passage. It is probable that a Republican caucus upon the subject will be held. The principal part of the discussion was on the forthcemtng report of the committee on ' terr'tories. Senator Beveridge briefly outlined the main features of the prospective report, from which It was gathered that the majority would be strongly adverse to the admission of either Arizona or New Mexico. The senators at the conference expressed the opinion that if the conditions wrre as shown by the testimony, features of which were given by Senator Bewridge. then it would be unwise to admit either New Mexico or Arizona. The admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory found considerable favor, though no conclusion was reached. Later in the afternoon there was a conference In Senator Beverldge's committee room, ittendrd by the Republican members of the committee supposed to be opposed bi the omnibus bllL Other senators

also called during the day and discussed the question. Owlrjj to the fact that the committee Is working under an order to make a report on Wednesday, the Republicans are trying hard to get the report ready. The Republicans who are making the fight for the omnibus bill are under the leadership of Senators Quay and Elklns. The fifteen Republicans said to be pledged to that bill with the Democrats would give the omnibus bill a clear majority. Republicans opposed to the territory statehood bill think that certain favorable remarks have bren taken for pledges and that when the vote Is taken a majority cannot be mustered to admit three new States at this session.

HILLS INTRODUCED. Anti-Trust and Other Measures Pay for Strike Commissioners. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1. A number of bills were Introduced In the House to-day affecting commercial combinations, but none is an administration measure. Several had been shown to Attorney General Knox, but he neither approved nor disapproved any of the proposed measures. It Is expected that when the Judiciary committee takes the bills up Mr. Knox will be invited to state his views. A Joint resolution offered by Representative H. C. Smith, of Michigan, proposes an amendment to the Constitution conferring on Congress power to define, regulate, prohibit and dissolve trusts, monopolies, etc. Representative Hepburn, of Iowa, chairman of the committee on commerce, introduced a bill appropriating $500,000 to be expended under the direction of the attorney general In the employment of special counsel and agents of the Department of Justice to conduct proceedings, suits, and prosecutions in the enforcement of the Sherman anti-trust law. A bill introduced by Representative Snook, of Ohio, alms at securing evidence In such suits, and provides that no one shall be excused from testifying. All measures on this subject were referred to the committee on Judiciary. A bill introduced to-day by Representative S. C. Smith, of Michigan, places paints, colors, varnish and glass, and glassware, metals and manufactured pulps, paper, books and coal on the free list. Representative Brownlow introduced a bill to create in the Department of Agriculture a bureau to be known as the Bureau of Public Roads with a director at Its head. The purpose is to secure uniformity in road construction and a uniform system of taxation for road purposes. Representative Tayler, chairman of the elections committee No. 1 of the House, offered a resolution proposing that the credentials of Carter Glass, elected to the Fifty-seventh Congress from the Sixth Virginia district, be referred to his committee and inquiry made as to "whether they are based on returns of a lawful election for members of Congress held in Virginia Nov. 4, 1D02; and upon what character of registration lists and under color of what constitution or ordinances such election was held, and whether at said election the right of franchise was accorded to all citizens of Virginia alike without regard to race or color; and whether any citizens of the United States who were entitled to vote for members of Congress were deprived of any rights. Representative Joy, of Missouri, introduced a bill to punish frauds at congressional elections. Representative William A. Smith, of Michigan, discussed with the President today the shooting of William A. Fitzgerald by Godfrey Hunter, Jr., at Guatemala City. Previously he had had a talk with Assistant Secretary Hill, at the State Department. Mr. Smith announced his intention of introducing a resolution In the House calling upon the State Department for all information in its possession concerning the shooting of Mr. Fitzgerald. Representative Cannon to-day introduced a bill appropriating $50000 to defray the expenses of the anthracite coul strike commission ppclnted by the president, xhe (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2. COL. 3.) ACTRESS SHOT BY ACTOR MRS. KATE IIASSETT KILLED BY BARRY JOHNSTON. Former Was Leading: Woman In a Stock Company and the Latter Formerly Was vrlth 31ansfleld. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 1. Mrs. Kate Hassett. aged twenty-eight, leading woman In Keith's Eighth-street Theater stock company, was shot and killed tonight by Barry Johnston, a well-known actor and formerly a member of Richard Manfield's company, and who is known to theatrical people throughout the country. After the murder Johnston attempted suicide. The tragedy occurred at Darien and Wood streets. In Philadelphia's disreputable district. Johnston fired at his victim Ave times. Two of the bullets took effect, one in the left breast and the other in the left arm. Johnston shot himself through the breast and is not expected to live. The cause of the tragedy is believed to be Jealousy. The murder was one of the most sensational that has occurred here in a long time. The streets in the neighborhood were crowded. Johnston is said to have arrived here from New York Sunday. He had been paying considerable attention to the woman, it Is said. To-night he attempted to see her before she went to the theater to take her part in the cast, but he failed. He lay in wait for her at the stage door until after the performance. His presence there was noticed, but nothing was thought of it. When Mrs. Hassett left the playhouse she started for her boarding place. Unknown to her she was followed by Johnston. On Dalen street, between Wood and Vine streets, Johnston approached her, laid his hand upon her shoulder and hissed In her ear "You have been untrue to me." Before the actress could' flee the man pulled out a seven-chambered revolver and began shooting at her. She fell to the sidewalk with the first shot, the bullet piercing her left breast. Four more shots were fired, one of which took effect in the arm. The murderer then turned the weapon on himself and fired a bullet into his own breast. He staggered and fell almost on the body of the actress. The tragedy was enacted so quickly that no one could interfere. Several policemen, hearing the shooting, rang for an ambulance and the wounded man and woman were removed to the Hahneman Hospital. The woman was dead when she reached the hospital, and the doctors said that Johnston's wound may be fatal. Mrs. Hassett did not live with her husband, and Johnston did not live with his wife. Mrs. Hassett opened Keith's stock company at Keith's Eighth-street Theater about three weeks ago, when Mr. Keith opened his new theater on Chestnut street and transferred the vaudeville business to the new house. This week she was playing Marjorle , in Broadhursfs comedy, "What Happened to Jones." She opened the theatrical season in the early fall at the Broad-street Theater in "The Last Appeal." Later she went West starring in "Mrs. Dane's Defense." , Johnston was known among theatrical people. He had been taking the part of Cassius In Richard Mansfield's production of Julius Caesar in New York and left the company on Saturday night. At 2:25 a. m. Johnston was resting easy in the hospital. He lies in a half conscious state, and repeat the words, "She .was false to xne."

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DEMAND MADE BY TRUSTEES OF INSTITUTE FOR BLIND. It Is Estimated thnf the Bolldlngs Would Cost Forty- Thousand Dollars Each. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE'S VISIT FURTHER AGITATION ABOUT REMOVAL OF INSTITUTE BUILDINGS. Itinerary to Be Followed by the Committee This Week Other Political Nevfi. The trustees of the Blind Institute say that it is a question for the approaching Legislature to determine whether the Institute shall be moved or new and more extensive buildings erected on the present location adjoining St. Clair Park. Something must be done, they say, to relieve the present crowded condition of the school, and yesterday when the legislative committee on State Institutions visited the institution, the superintendent and trustees presented the matter in its strongest light. Two years ago an effort was made to move the institute to the edge of the city and the Legislature had a strenuous fight over the measure to that end. Finally the bill was defeated. In view of that result of the attempt at removal, the institute officials this year are proceeding on the theory that the institution will remain where It is and that if the Legislature can be Induced to do anything it will be in the way of new buildings. Consequently, they are asking for two new dormitories, one for girls on the west side of the present building and one for boys on the east side. Preliminary plans and estimates on these buildings place the cost at about $40,000 each. The strongest argument offered for these improvements is the necessity of separating the sexes in the school. The members of the legislative committee were satisfled yesterday that this ought to be done and it Is believed that they will recommend some measure looking to that end. Another, argument for new buildings is that in "the present building some of the children are now compelled to climb four or five flights of stairs to their dormitories and that this is not only inimical to their health, but would be extremely dangerous in case of fire. If a bad' fire should break out in the Blind Institute at present the possibility of the loss of life is appalling. RELIEF MEASURES PROPOSED. To relieve both of these bad conditions it is proposed to make the new dormitories only two stories in height. Only the stronger children would be domiciled in the upper stories, with the result that none would suffer from climbing stairs and the danger of fire would be reduced to a minimum. It was suggested yesterday that in the event that It was decided by the Legislature to let the Institute remain at its present location and to build the new dormitories asked it would be necessary for the State to take part of St. Clair Park into the Institute grounds. However, such would not be the case it was said by officials of the institute. There is ample room on either side of the present building for a new dormitory of the character desired, and St. Clair Park would not be disturbed by their erection. None of the members of the committee would discuss the institute question last night beyond indicating that the committee's recommendations h regard to the proposed buildings would be made only after the most careful consideration. If the new buildings are erected on the present location it will be a settled fact that the institute must remain there for many years, and it is a serious question in the minds of not only the members of the committee, but of other members of the Legislature who have interested themselves in the matter whether the school will not outgrow this location so soon that costly improvements at this time would be an unwise step. The Institute grounds are valued at about $30.000, and in case the Legislature should decide to move the institution the sale of the grounds would be a matter In which the city of Indianapolis would be most deeply interested, as the north end of the tract is now used as a public park. The legislative committee left last night for Evansvllle to visit the state asylum there to-day. To-morrow the committee will be at the State Normal at Terre Haute, returning to this city Thursday. The committee! plans for the rest of the week bave not been made, but It was said last

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night that the Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb might be visited Thursday or Friday. REPRESENTATIVE CAIIMICIIAEL. He Was In the City to Consult with Political Friends. Representative Oliver Carmichael, of Muncle, was in the. city a few hours yesterday In consultation with political friends. Mr. Carmichael was a member of the House two years ago, and he came into prominence particularly during the fight on the Muncie Normal School bill. As Delaware county's representative in the House he naturally was active in championing the measure that ultimately went down in defeat. Mr. Carmichael Is one of the oldest members of the Legislature in point of years. He isia minister of the Christian Church, and two years ago he was frequently called on to offer the opening prayer in the House. This year, Mr. Carmichael said yesterday, he will have no measures in which he is especially interested and at present he has no bills in mind to Introduce. He would not declare himself on the speakership question, but indicated that he had his mind about made up. - Mr. Carmichael is the 'father of Otto Carmichael, a well-known Washington newspaper correspondent. Opposition to Griffith. Representative Griffith, of the Fourth district, has a probable opponent for renominatlon two years hence In the person of Judge WillardS. New, of North Vernon. The Judge has announced that he will probably be a candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination. Judge New was encouraged by his friends to seek the nomination in the last two campaigns, but he refused to enter the race, and Representative Griffith secured his nomination without difficulty. Now, that Judge New has made his announcement other candidates are expected to bob up, and among other men mentioned are State Representative L. E. Slack, of Franklin, and P. H. McCormack, of Columbus. From Forum to Sanctum. Former Representative E. E. Small, of Valparaiso, who represented Porter county in the House during the -last session of the Legislature, is in the city, and he said last night that he would probably remain here permanently, taking a position on the city force of an Indianapolis paper. Mr. Small was a candidate for renominatlon this year, but he was defeated by John N. Fatton, a farmer who lives near Valparaiso. SENOR CONCHA REMOVED COL031BIAN MINISTER RELIEVED FROM DUTY AT WASHINGTON. He Stood In the Way of Negotiations for a. Canal Treaty Dr. Herran Ills Successor. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1. Senor Concha has been relieved as minister- of Colombia by orders from Bogota, and It is believed that Dr. Thomas Herran, the present secretary of legation here, will be accredited as minister to succeed Senor Concha in the course of a few days. Meanwhile, Dr. Herran has been clothed by his government with full authority to prosecute the negotiations looking to a canal treaty with considerably enlarged powers. Minister Concha having stood fast against several strong representations from his own government favoring a treaty the latter decided to place the further negotiations in the hands of Dr. Herran. It is, of course, assumed from this change that the chances of the treaty have been bettered. It is believed that the question of sovereignty which has thus far held up the negotiations of a treaty Is in a fair way to be settled between Colombia's new representative and Secretary Hay. The appointment of Dr. Herran as minister will be awaited with interest in Washington, where he and his family are popular members of the diplomatic corps. There is no doubt that the State Department will give Its cordial assent to the succession of Dr. Herran as minister. Dr. Herran called at the State Department to-day and acquainted acting Secretary Hill with the facts in the case. The department's statement of the matter is that Minister Concha remains in New York for the sake of his health and for private reasons: that Dr. Herran is charge d'affaires ad interim and that he has been empowered by the minister to conduct further negotiations of the canal treaty. This statement does not change the expectation here that in the end Dr. Herran is to be made minister. ATROCITIES BY TURKS. Macedonian Children Torn to Pieces and Men Roasted Alive. LONDON, Dec. 1. According to dispatches received here the Belgian newspapers are publishing stories of horrible atrocities by the Turks in Macedonia. Children are reported to have been torn to pieces In the presence of their parents, men have been roasted alive and others tortured with redhot molds placed on their heads. Many peasants are said to have been starved to death,

TRIAL OF ALEXANDER

DEMONSTRATOR OF ANATOMY AT THE CENTRAL COLLEGE. The Prosecution Is Confident that It Will Be Able to Make Its Case. MANY INTERESTED SPECTATORS PROSECUTOR MOVES NOLLE PROSEQUI OF AN INDICTMENT. Barden of Proof Plaeed on the De fense Confession Made by George W. Mason. When Dr. Joseph C. Alexander was brought Into the Criminal Court room yesterday morning to be tried on three indictments of three counts each for taking, concealing and buying human corpses the courtroom was crowded with attorneys, physicians, medical students and interested spectators of the proceedings. The fifty men Impaneled to make up the Jury of twelve men which is to try the case before Special Judge John M. Bailey, appointed by Judge Alford when he sustained the motion for a change of venue filed by the defense, were present, but were not needed during the day. Shortly after the court was called' to order Prosecutor Ruckelshaus moved a nolle prosequi of the indictment charging the theft, concealment and purchase of the body of Rose Neidllnger after it had been taken from its grave in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, New Agusta, Ind., on Sept. 25. The motion was sustained by Acting Judge Bailey, who granted a continuance until this morning on the motion of an attorney for the defense. This motion was not contested by the attorneys for the State, who were assisted by W. T. Brown, employed by many citizens who want Alexander convicted because of the looting of the graves of friends and relatives. The indictment nollied was then introduced to the court on an affidavit of information containing one additional count. The reason for the nolle prosequi of one of the indictments is that according to Section 1748 a county prosecutor is permitted to introduce an affidavit of information into a Criminal Court for the trial of a person immediately providing the grand Jury is not in session. REASON FOR CHANGE. This change in the prosecution was made on the suggestion of one of the attorneys who unearthed two sections of the law passed in 1S99 regulating the dissection of bodies by medical colleges. The sections are 5620 and 5621 of the Revised Statutes and read: "5620. Any person who shall dissect or have In his possession for the purpose of dissecting, any human body, or any part thereof, other than such as are or may be given by law to such uses, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in the state prison for not less than two years nor more than five years. . "5621. When any such body shall be received or found in any building or rooms of any such school or college, or Incorporated medical association. It shall, for the purpose of this act, or any prosecution thereunder, be deemed and taken to be in the possession of the person or persons who, under the rules or practice of such school or college or Incorporated medical association have the supervision of the dissecting room and the instruction given therein, unless the contrary be made to appear." There has never been a prosecution on these sections in Indiana. The severe penalty provided adds to the. belief that Alexander will be convicted and the law makes It necessary for the State to only prove that the body is in the possession of a medical college without the consent or permission of the nearest of kin. This can be done in the Neidllnger case. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus says, and when the testimony is introduced that the body of Rose Neidllnger was found in the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, and that the relatives of the dead woman had not sold It or given It to the college, the prosecution of this new count of the affidavit of information will be completed. BURDEN OF PROOF ON DEFENSE. The burden of proof on this count will be on the defense. If it shall be admitted that Alexander is the demonstrator of anatomy at the college It will be charged that he knowingly permitted a stolen body to be kept In the institution and knew that the body had not been legitimately obtained or the consent of the relatives obtained. Further than this the prosecution will not need any additional evidence. The two other indictments against Dr. Alexander were not nollied. These are identical with the first with the exception of

the change in the name of the stolen bodies to Stella Middleton and Glendora Gates. It was suggested yesterday in the Criminal Court that the defense might yet try to take the trial out of the county on a motion for a change of venue. The affidavit of information filed in the court takes a new place on the Criminal Court docket, and a motion for a change of venue would have to be considered, although the change from Judge Alford has already been granted. The attorneys for the defense; Healing & Hugg. Herod & Herod and John O. Spahr. were assisted yesterday by the adVice of the other attorneys who are defending the other alleged ghouls. John S. Duncan and others were in tbe courtroom, as were members of the firm of Harding & Hovey. All of these attorneys are said to be indirectly interested in the suppression of testimony in the Alexander trial, which will lead to unpleasant disclosures In the cases of their clients. Among the physicians who were in the courtroom yesterday was Dr. Frank Wright, of the Physio-Medical College, who is also to be tried on indictments of the same nature.

CONFESSION OF A GHOUL. George W. Mason Implicates Indiana Medical College West's History. George W. Mason, the ghoul arrested Saturday morning, has made a statement in which he admits that he stole bodies and disposed of them to the Indiana Medical College. Mason's story Is the first by any of the ghouls under arrest to Implicate the Indiana Medical College. Mason gave Detective Manning the following written statement yesterday: "I have known William Moffitt for eight years. About six or seven years ago Moffitt, Cantrell and myself went to the Insane hospital cemetery and got a body. We made two trips to this cemetery. One trip was a 'water haul.' as the body was gone when we opened the grave. The body that we got was delivered to the Indiana Medical College. It was taken to the rear of the building and left on th inside on the floor. Moffltt carried the body into the building. I stayed In the buggy on the outside. Two or three days after we delivered the body Billy Moffitt paid me 510 for my share for both trips. The next trip, I think, we went to what is known as Round Point Cemetery. Moffitt and" a colored man were with me. We got a body there and delivered "it to the Indiana Medical College. We put It on the floor of the college the same as before. About two or three days afterward I got $5 for my share of the work. Moffitt paid me. These trips were made about four years ago. We used a two-seated wagon. Moffltt always sat on the rear seat with the bodies." This statement was made after Mason had talked with Rufus Cantrell. who was brought over from the Jail. When Mason was arrested he denied the charge made against him. He said that a mistake had been made. He claimed he had never heard of Rufus Cantrell until the latter was arrested. .When Cantrell was brought from the Jail and the two men were allowed to talk privately Mason then turned to the detectives and said that he might as well make a clean breast of the affair. He admitted he had robbed graves in company with Cnntrell, Hampton West and William Moffltt. PAID BY MOFFITT. Mason said that one night three years ago while he was drunk he was approached by Moffitt, who asked him to accompany them on a grave-robbing expedition. Each time they made a trip, he said, he was paid for the work by Moffltt. The latter and Hampton West are now out on bond. In the arrest of Hampton West the detectives have taken into custody a queer character. The old man has a peculiar history, they say. At the time of the arrest it. was said that West had been In trouble before on the charge of killing a man. It now appears that West is the man who killed "the best d man in Mudsock." The older members of the police department, when they had refreshed their memories, spoke readily of the murder of the "best man in Mudsock" by Hampton West. The latter, about twenty years ago. was operating a email saloon across the Marion county line, near Fisher's Switch, or "Mudsock," as It was known in those days. One day in the early spring a notorious character named Ab Lynn walked into the saloon and declared that he was "the best d man in Mudsock." He offered to whip every man in the saloon to corroborate his statement. West, .who was behind the bar, took up the challenge. Walking from behind the counter, West picked up a bung starter and assaulted Lynn, striking him on the head and crushing his skull. Lynn died shortly afterward. West was arrested for the crime, but was acquitted. Further history of the man is also told. It Is said that West came to Franklin, Johnson county, before the close of the civil war and became such a notorious character that in a short time the residents of, that place warned him and his brother to leave. The two West brothers left and settled in Mudsock." It is said that West was a. member of "Stonewall' Jackson's bodyguard during the early years of the civil war. Just prior to one of the batths fought near the Vitginia line West and his brother, it is said, deserted the Confederate army, coming North. Since his settlement near Fisher's Switch West has borne a bad reputation. "CARLO THE BEAUTIFUL" NAME BY WHICH 3IISS CARLOTTA CAMPIGLIO WAS KNOWN. Supposed Wife off Robert Hemlnfcrny, Who Committed Suicide Coroner to Mnke Investigation. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1. Owing to charges which have been preferred by J. F. Locke, proprietor of the Knickerbocker Hotel, to the effect that Robert Hemingray, the horseman, and his brother facilitated the suicide of the former's wife by suggestion and by leaving the weapon with which she killed herself where she could find it. Coroner Leland has ordered a thorough investigation of the case. Robert Hemingray admitted to the coroner to-day that the young woman who killed herself on Saturday night and with whom he had been living for several months was not his wife. Her name, he says, is Miss Carlotta Camplgllo. of Cincinnati. The dead woman was the daughter of a well-known Italian family. The Hemingray brothers deny Locke's assertion emphatically and assert their desire for a thorough investigation of the facts. Robert Hemingray denies that the woman was despondent or that he had any intimation that she would commit suicide. Sensation at Cincinnati. CINCINNATI. Dec. 1. The suicide of the young woman who was known In San Francisco as Mrs. Robert Hemingray and in this city as Miss Carlotta Campiglio has caused a decided sensation in Cincinnati and Covington, Ky. She was known In both cities as "Carlo, the beautiful." and had many admirers. Her mother is prostrated with gTlef at her home in this city. When seen to-day she said her daughter had been married to Hemingray several months ago. The remains of the young woman will be brought here for burial. The real name of the suicide was Carlotta Steffin, and her father Is said to be a wealthy grocer of New York. The mother of Carlotta secured a divorce from Steffin several years ago and subsequently married P. F. Del Campiglio. organist at St. Paul's P. E. Church. Covington. Hemingray is a son of the late Robert Hemingray, formerly of Covington, but of late years of Muncle, Ind. He is a nephew of Ralph Hemingray, a wealthy glass manufacturer of Muncie. Two Men Assassinated. REIDSVILLE. Ga.( Dec. l.-News has just been received here of the assassination Sunday night near Jennie postofflce. twelve miles distant, of M. M. and Roy Burkhalter. They were shot from ambush by Joe and Ben Bruton, negroes, who were aided by two negro women and three boys. The women and boys have been arrested. The Brutons have escaped, but are being pursued, and a lynching Is expected if the men are caught.

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FOUR MEMBERS OF THE DELEGA TION NOT AT THEIR DESKS. Messrs. Holllday, Watson, Brick and MIers Did Not Answer When the Roll Was Called in the House. ROSES TOR THE TWO SENATORS FRAGRANT RED BLOSSOMS FOR FAIRBANKS AND BEVERIDGE. White for Landls, White and rink for Steele, Red for Henienvray, Chrysanthemums for Robinson. DISTRICT JUDGESHIP AGAIN MARTIN DALE, XOEL ATSD FRED LAXDIS DOOMING CANDIDATES. No Decision In the Indiana Manufacturing: Company Tax Case Woman Gets Rid of Her Husband. Staff Correspondence of the Journal. WASHINGTON. Dec 1. All of the Indiana delegation In Congress were not in their seats to-day when the second session of the Fifty-seventh Congress was called to order. In the House, on the Democratic side. Representative Miers was absent, and on the Republican side Messrs. Holllday, Watson and Brick were not present. None of these absentees had arrived in the city. The Indiana members of Congress fared well in the distribution of floral offerings. Senator Fairbanks found a magnificent bunch of roses on his . desk tied with a wide satin ribbon when he arrived. The senator occupies a seat very near to that of Senator Piatt, of New, York, who received a handsome floral ship and which harmonized prettily with the colors In Senator Falrbanks's bouquet. On the other side of the chamber, in the midst of a profusion of gay colors. Senator Beverldge's desk was bright with roses. In the House Representative Landls found on his desk a bunch of fine- white roses. Not far away sat Major Steele behind a veritable bank of pink and white roses. Representative Hemenway had red roses in front of . him and over on the minority side Representative Robinson displayed a magnificent cluster, of yellow chrysanthemums. A Democratic member of the House was not charitable enough to assure himself that all this floral display came from admiring friends, but Instead Is alleged to have remarked to his friend: "I wonder If all these Republicans bought their own flowers. XXX Charles Martlndale and James W. NoeLt who came to Washington to further the. candidacy of Charles A. Dryer for district Judge of Indiana, were presented at the White House and to Attorney General Knox this morning by Senator Beveridge. President Roosevelt seemed interested in what they had to say, and asked a number of questions about Mr. Dryer. Attorney General Knox told the Indianapolis visitors that he would later go over a list of the candidates with the President. Neither the President nor attorney general gave any intimation as to when the appointment would be made. xxx Deputy Attorney General Moores andFerdinand Winter, of Indianapolis, who were in Washington to-day, were expecting, the Supreme Court to hand down a decision in the Indiana Manufacturing Company case, a suit involving from $25,000 to $30.000 of taxes, alleged to be due in Marion coun ty. The case was not handed down, but Mr. Moores said to-night that he would look for it a week from to-day. XXX Frederick Landls, of Logansport, representative-elect from the Eleventh Indiana district, arrived in Washington to-day to see the President in reference to Qulncy A. Myers's candidacy for the district Judgeship. Mr. Landls is the guest of his brother, Charles B. Landls. On Wednesday Frederick Landls will accompany another brother, Walter Landls, to New YorkThe latter will sail from there for San Juan, Porto Rico, of which city he Is postmaster. XXX The recent order of the postmaster general to the effect that no more women having husbands to support them will be appointed to service in the Postofflce Department has borne its first fruit. A woman employed In the department of free delivery came to work this morning with the announcement that she had rid herself of her husband. This woman receives a salary of $1,400 a year, and her husband has been getting $1.800 as a clerk In the Department of the Interior. They have not been getting along well together, and on Friday night they talked the matter over.' With her it seemed to be a question of giving up her husband or her Job, and she chose the former. Although there has been no order to the effect that women who have supporting husbands must give up their places in the Postofflce Department there is considerable uneasiness among them. It is not thought, however, the oder will be made any wider in its scope. It is said that in one particular department of the postofflce work here there are at least twenty women employed whose husbands are well able to support them. The woman who separated from her husband told the other women in the department that she ran him off Friday night and that on Saturday r.lght he came back and carried off all the silverware. The unmarried women in the department are not worried, and the most of thera agree with the postmaster general on his proposition regarding married women. xxx 'I was very much pleased to read the President's letter," said Representative Crumpacker. "It effectually disposes of the white Republican party In the South as a separate organization. We cannot hope for any Republican support in the South under any circumstances, and when we recognize a Republican party there it should be on the broad lines of the Constitution. This is in line with my position last winter In which 1 advocated recognition politically in the halls of Congress on the basis of the voting population." xxx There has been considerable concern here since a Washington paper a few days ago reported that Gen. Lew Wallace was critically ill. Prof. W. T. Fry. formerly of Crawfordsvlhe. now connected with the Census Bureau, has received a letter from Dr. RlaUae. General Wallaces physich