Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 33, Number 14, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 May 1887 — Page 2

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2 ;THE INDIANA STATE -SENTINEL WEDNESDAY MAT 4 1687.

Kill. A Rica Discovery in the Immeliita Vicinity cl Iniianipcli3. Kitro-Glycerice Brings to tie Sarfce ft Supply of &9 Hidden Treasure. Ti8 Well it BrfchtwooJ "Shot," ui Proves to la ft Hnch-Sonsht Gusher. Thousands of Peopla Gj to the Suburb to Sea the Important Discovery. All Doubts IUmoTed m to Contents of th Earth Hereabouts Everybody Ex. cited Onr the Find. BRIGHTWOOD ABLAZE.

The IJtUe Suburb the Pro ad Frossessor of a Natural Uaa rind. A dull thud, a rambling sound, a trembling of the earth beneath, the rattling of vrindows, the shaking of buildings and the swaying of trees In the vicinity of Brightwood announced that something unusual was going on yesterday afternoon. As people looked they could see a great volume of vater issuirgfrom, the earth and rising above it more than 100 feet, stones Hying in the air, and a crowd standing near by yelling themselves hoarse with enthusiasm and excitement. Gas had been struck. A hundred quarts of nitro glycerine had been exploded a thousand feet beneath the earth's surface. The gas well had been Shot; the hopes of the people had been realized, and Brightwood shone forth in dazzling brilliancy. Indianapolis is in the great gas belt, and beneath her soil the long-hidden treasure lias a magnificent, and, from all indication! an exhaustless bed of supply. As early as 10 o'clock yesterday morning people began to gather about the BrightVrood well, and by noon a laree crowd had congregated. No less than 500 anxious, enthusiastic citizens were on the grounds at 3 o'clock, when everything was in readiness to "shoot." The first thing done was to lower five shells of nitro glycerine. Each Bhell contained twenty quarts, so that 100 quarts were used In all. The shells were carefully let down the casings of the well with a rope, the casing pipe being six inches in diameter and the sheila five inches. As coon as they were lowered all was in readiness for the necessary concussion, which was to decide in a measure whether Indianopolis was to have natural gas or no. It was just about 3 o'clock when the "go devil," which is a piece with three prongs and weighing about five pounds, was let go. The second it dropped everybody near the derrick rushed back 100 yards or more. After waiting a moment it became evident that the messenger of destruction had not done its work. As quick as pessii lea tin Eqaib filled with glycerine was prepared and Etarted down the pipes toward the shells, which were stationed 95G feet below. It was at this depth that the indications for gas were discovered when the tcring wai in progress. From the time the tin tabe was dropped it was tut about fifty seconds until the earth begaa io tremble and a sort of a rumbling sensation followed. The crowd then niaae a grand rash for the atuth of the well. "Within a few iucceedig seconds a good sized C3lumn of water began to show itself. At first nothing could be discovered bat water and stone?. Finally it was found that a considerable quantity of oil was oozing out of the caicgs. This fact strengthened the belief th'.t gas was there. As sxn as the volcme of water began to decrease evidences of gas were developed. In fifteen minutes from the time the well was thor, apiece of paper was lighted, attached to a pole and held over the mouth of the wall, and to the grand delight of everybody, the mystery was solved. As quick as Sash, the flames shot into the air fu ly twelve feet, and the crjwd went wild with enthusiasm. The blaze, as it is:ued frcm the six-inch casing, became constantly tsroogcr, and at one time burned about fifteen feet high, and it only begun to grow less when drowned by the water. The news that gas - had been struck soon reached the city, and at 7 o'clock it was estimated that fully 3,000 people had seen Indianapolis' first supply of natural gas. At 9 o'clock last night, when the Sentinel representative left Brightwood, fully 500 people were still there. Men Etood gazing at the bright, clear blaze as it Bhot into the air six feet or more, and beautifully illuminated the space around for a distance of Beveral hundred yards in every direction. The weli is located about a quarter of a mile north of Brightwood and only about ve squares from the line of the Bee Line Railroad, and just oil from what is knovn as Brightwood avenue. The ground was owned by D.H. Wiles until the organization of the Capital City Natural Gas Company, when all of the stockholders of the organization become interested. The mouth ot the well is located on the south side of a small knoll which is not more than 100 yards north of the nearest house. The tract is a beautiful commons and contains probably seven or eight acres. Just north ot the weil is a prove of beach and maple trees; just down the little hill 109 feet south from the well Is a ditch filled with water. It is evident that every preps ration had teen made to rind gas if possible a abBtantial ezgine-bouse and pipe building bad been erected and every convenience supplied to do the work successfully. It was a gala day for Brightwood and probably never in its history did it have so xnasy visitors. About the last man to leave last night was Mr. D. H. Wiles, the president of the company. "What have you to say?" asked the Sentinel. ."Oh, I hardly know what to Bay. It la

evident we have gas, but how much we can't yet tell. The water is interfering with it largely, and ever since it forced itself to the surface it has had to contend with this great volume of water. It may be that there is much more gas than has as yet got to the surface. We expect the current to get stronger, but if it does not we have established one thing to a certainty. There is gas in this vicinity somewhere, and a'l that is to be done is to go after it and bring it to the surface." As soon as practicable after the lighting of the current, it was conducted into a fourinch pipe about ten feet high, and to that was attached a two-inch pipe which extended some fifteen feet east from the derrick. From this the flames were issuing at 10 o'clock last night, and ascending at least five feet above the tubing, or twenty feet above the ground. The light is clear and brilliant, the current appears to be strong and the volume large. The contractors, Applegate & Halloran, who have had considerable experience with other gas wells, express the belief that if it were not for the water the supply would be much greater. Tee contractors have orders to pull up stakes and move to a point on the same commons and about eighty rods north of the present site, where another well will be immediately sunk by the same company. It has not yet been decided as to whether any attempt will be made to make use of the gas already found. This will depend upon how the well "pans out" after it has been burning for a few days. It is possible that the water will drown it entirely out. A bucket of oil was taken from the mouth of the well a few moments after it was "shot," but it was black with dirt. It is said that quite a number of pieces of Trenton rock were also thrown out; in fact, several pieces were picked up.

DISCUSSING TIIK "FID." Increased aad Universal Interest In the Gai Oaeatlon Major Denny's Advice. The city last night was excited. Brightwood had struck gas! Everybody was discussing the fact. In hotels, social gathering and prayer meetings it was the principal topic ot conversation. Judge Martindale was at the Denison House, which seemed to be the headquarters for gas men. On being asked what he thought of the "find." he turned questioner and asked what the latest report was from the gas field. "A column of blaze fifteen feet high and a boomin'." "That bo? Well I've been thinking that gas could be found nearer than Noblesville, and have always Bald that gas would never be piped from that place. I've stated that all along. If the report is half true it demonstrates that there is gas near us, which is as good as if it were found right here in the city. "Of course the well at Brightwood will not supply Indianapolis," said the Judge, but wells will be bored all along the river from Broad Hippie until enough are dug to supply the city." "ilajor Calkins, what is your opinion of the gas well at Brightwood?" the reporter asked. "Well, it will give greater stability to the real estate boom. As far as our company in concerned, it is more a matter for encouragement than discouragement. We bave an equal chance with the other companies on the principle that we can dig as many wells as they can. We are waiting to see what the City Council will do. There are no new developments and this report of gas at Brightwood does not aSect us." Id ay or Denny was asked by a Sentinel reporter for his opinion on the question of gas for Indianapolis. lie said: "If we are unable to find it in sufficient quantities at home, and it becomes necessary to pipe it in, I am in favor of pissing a general ordinance admitting all companies upon an equality. I would also advise that all should be restricted to the use of the alleys wherever it is at all possible, and not be allowed to cut up the streets unless absolutely unavoidable. "As to the matter ot compensation for the city, while I would not be in favor of burdening any company with an exorbitant tax, yet I think the city should receive something for an Important franchise like that. I understand that Chicago for the past five years has had all her viaducts and bridges built by corporations receiving franchises. I do not Bee why Indianapolis Bhould not receive compensation of some sort for the same kind of privileges." Director Charles Cooper end Smith H. Myers, principal stockholders in the Twelfth itreet well, were at the Denison Hotel last evening, and Mr. Cooper stated that at last tools would be ready to extricate the lost drill by to-morrow afternoon, and that boring would then again begin until some result was reached. The well, as ine asured yesterday, is exactly 410 feet in depth, and by active work Monday evening would show whether or not gas wan in mother earth iu that vicinity in sufficient quantity to tuake any sort of showing. He was very cheerful over the prospects, arguing that the discovery at Brightwood only convinced him the more that gas would be struck at Twelfth street, and "struck ble." He had maintained all the time that Brightwood would show up, but with what force was an uncertainty. He thinks that on Tuesday morning people will wake up and begin to realize the great Dees of Indianapolis. Mr. Mansfield, of the Standard Company, had not the slightest appearance of worry when apprcacted by a Sentinel man las; evf-ning. and remarked that he knew how fuch tbmgs were. "You could bore almost anywhere," said he, "and if you reach 4 sul5cient depth, and salt water does not ebow, you will get natural gas in a weak, mild form, but the thing is to get it iu such a volume and with such force as to be able to utilize it by piping to consumers and force it up into dwellings and manufacturing concerns. The find at Bright wood indicates nothing in particular, excepting that gas Is probably nearer Indianapolis than Noblesville, but whether or not it is as strong as at that place is another question." The Standard Company has pursued its surveys and investigations and the conclusion has been reached by them that a good quality and quantity could ' in all probability be found at a distance not to exceed twelve miles north of Indianapolis. Do you think of boring any other wells, Mr. Mansfield?" "No, sir. The supply at Noblesville is certainly sufficient to supply all the gas we can furnish to consumers ii satisfactory' arrangements can be made to get into this city, ,and naturally there would be no reason in experimenting elsewhere and spending the hundreds of dollars which each successive boring costs." "Is your company doing anything at present in the way of furthering its prospects?" "Nothing -rLatever. There is nothing to do but await the action of the City Council. We are merely resting to see what is to be done. It will take a few days after that even to begin the work of piping, and if a franchise is not given, of course we will not do anything for some time in any direction." Returning to the I'aas System, St. Louis. April SO. Now but two eastern lines, the Vandaha and the Ohio and Mississippi, refuse to grant passes, and in consequence are losin a: nearly all of their live stock traffic. They get no stock at all for competing points. It is understood that the Van d alia, filainly seeing the effect entailed by ts isolated position, Is anxious to give such passes if its eastern connection, the l an-Handle, would join in the concession. The Wabash is giving return passes from Toledo, and the Indianapolis and St. Louis from Cleveland, and it is not believed that the other lines will long hold out in thai; refusal to mala similar concessions. '

A FAMILY POISONED.

1 Hotter ui Child Die From tue Effecü cf a Deadly Drug. 1 life Convict at Jeffersoavilla Tells Strings Story. Datsila of the Recent Harder of Addison Harrod By Andrew Cummins. Two Years for Kidnaping: A Matron Appointed Valuable Horse Iojared ttreach of Fromle, Etc.; Coyingtos, April 23. Word has jast been received here of the wholesale poisoning of a family named Richardson, in the southern part of this (Fountain) county. The wife and one boy are dead, and two other children are lying at the point of death. The rumors are very conflicting as to the author of the poisoning. Some accuse Terry Ilichardson, the husband of the dead woman, and others think the woman did it herself. There is no doubt that they were poisoned, as a post-mortem examination showed considerable poison in the stomach of the woman. Mr. Richardson admits that he had some arsenic, nut that he buried it some time before the death or sickness of his family. The night they took sick all the family, except the man, took some sort of pills for sickness, the woman taking three. She was the first to die. One ot the children that took only half of one pill will recover. Some think it was toe pills that did the work, while others agree that while the pills were the cause of death, they were fixed for that purpose. Taking it altogether, it is a peculiars case and needs the thorough investigation that is now going on. Ilichardson of course denies all knowledge of the source of the terrible results, but thinks the poison must have been in the pills. Lynching was freely talked ot at first, but as Ilichardson made no effort to get away and the more cool-headed of the neighbors argued against such a course, and especially where there was so much doubt, that sort of talk has ceased. Richardson is said to be a relative of the Richardson who was hung in this county years ago for wife murder, which was the only hanging that ever occurred here. A Game of Poker Aiakes a Life Convict. Jeffef.soxvilie, April 23. A petition is being gotten up among the residents of Rush County, Ind., asking the Governor to pardon Jerry Anderson, a life-time convict in the Jeßersonville Prison. Anderson was sent up from Rush County January 20, 1?73, charged with the killing of J. C, Kerr, agambler. The evidence against him was purely circumstantial, and many thought he was innocent. Excitement ran high at the time, for the murder was a cold-blooded one, and he was sent up for life. The killing created a great sensation, and hundreds liocked into the city from all parts ot the country to hear the trial. Anderson is thirty-three years of age, has a very prepossessing appearance, and every one of the prison officials likes him. Daring his fourteen years of confinement be has never been punished, and has always enjoyed the confidence of the Warden. He receive! a classic education, and numbered among bis schoolmates many of the men now prominent in Indiana politics. A reporter of the Louisville Times interviewed Anderson yesterday and publishes the result of his talk. When the reporter spoke to him of the crime which he was charged with having committed, he said in a low tone: "Well, I will tell you the story just as it happened. It may be of interest to the readers of your paper. In 13GD I was about sixteen years of age, and was the only 6on of an indulgent and wealthy father. I was wild and reckless, and among my many vices was that of poker-playing. It was a game of poker that caused me to be placed here, though I am just as innocent as you are of having committed a crime. J. C. Kerr was a dashing young gambler, and ran a poker-room in Rushville. On the evening to which I have reference Kerr, two other young men and myielf were seated around a table in the apartments ef the former engagel in a game of 'draw'. There was a jack-pot, and there was $310 in it. The ante was $10. and it required $30 to come In. At last, after many bauds had been dealt, the deal fell to Kerr. lie knew all the tricks of the game and 'fixed the cards. I got a pair of jacks, the man next to me a pair of tens, another man four aces and Kerr four kings. Kerr had made a mistake; he intended to give the last man only three aces, but something went wrone. The man with four aces opened it for $10k and we all V.aid.' Every cent of money In the crowd was In the pot. Kerr laid down his four kings and reached for the money. Then the man with the four aces laid down his hand. Seeing he was beaten, Kerr snatched the money and ran away with it. Until 1373 we heard nothing from him. In January of that year he turned up as a peddler of washing machines. On the night of January 3, Kerr started across the little bridge which spanns Olive Creek. He reached about trie middle when two bright jets of Harne shot out from the bushes on the bank and Kerr fell back with a bullet in his heart. The day before I had traded my shotgun for a pistol, and there were other little circumstances growing out of threats-! had made in consequence of Kerr's Taction over the iack-pot, which pointed to my guilt. I did not do it, bat I could not prove an alibi, and here I am. I expect to be pardoned. I have served fourteen years for a crime I never com roitted, but I have learned a good trade and I would lead an honest, upright life if I were free." ' Brought Vp Suddenly. DxLrni, April 27. Morgan Dasher, a prominent young farmer of this county, was airested on an affidavit filed by Miss Jennie Holliday, charging him with betrayal, this morning. To-night is Dasher's wedding night, and the action of the young lady overwhelmed him with consternation. He attempted to compromise the case, but failed. lie gave bond and left for Monticello, where, unless there was a chance in the programme, he was married to LI lss Wallace, the daughter of a prominent citizen of that place. The young girl who lays her ruin at Dasher's door is but sixteen years of age and the daughter of a neighboring farmer. She is bright and pretty, and the fact that she is a mere child has caused the greatest indignation against the young man, and a $5,000 damage suit will probably be brought. Dreach of Promise Salt. North Vehnok, April 23. Qaite a ripple Las been created in social circles of this city and county by Miss Cora White, an estimable and highly esteemed young lady of this city, suing Mr. Jasper T. WilkerBon, a prominent farmer of this county, living near Scipio, for $0,000 for breach of fromise. Mr. Wilkerson was married late ast fall to Miss Alice McNulty. Miss White's attorneys are A. O. Smith, of this city, and Jaeon ii. iirown, of Seymour. It is thought by some that a compromise will be reached, bat this is doubtful. A Harder at Jtirdieje. jAfiriB, April 23. Beveral days since at Rirdseye Andrew Cummins and Addison Harrod engaged in the customary pastime of the locality a rough-and-tumble fight. Cummins got Harrod down and gouged both of his eyea out, hia visual orbs protruding from their sockets. Cummins kicked his man filially in the back and

side till he ballooed "enough." Harrod died last night of brain fever, which the doctors claim was superinduced by the gouging out of his eyes. Cammins hin left for parts unknown. 'He i3 a brother of Tom Cnmmins, a constable who was killed at Dlrdseye by Caylor some time since, and for which Caylor is serving a, two yeara' sentence. A llrldal Tclp to Alaska. Evaksville, Ind., April 27. This evening at 8 o'clock the marriaee of Mr. William Gavitt and Miss Dora Vernemann was solemnized at the residence of the bride. Mr. Gavitt was lately appointed Treasury Agent for the United States at Seal Islands, Alaska. Their bridal tcur will consist of a trip to San Francisco, from which point they sail for the islands on the 13th of May, where they will reside. Mr. Gavitt is a young man of good bnsiness abilities, and his bride is one of the handsomest and most accomplished young ladies of this city. Mrs. Ike Rechie, of Indianapolis, sister of the bride, was present at the wedding. The couple Btart on their long bridal tour to-morrow morning.

Valuable Horse Injured. NoBTn Veemk, April 28. "Dillon," a chestnut gelding sirei by Lfambletoman Downing, a fine two-ytar-old horse belonging to J. Ii. Curtis fc Sons, was badly injured by being forced into a barbed wire fence by the south-bound train on the J., M. it I. Railroad yesterday. The horse was one of Mr.'äCurtis' best and fastest. He was training him for the Breeders' Association to be held at Terre Haute August 2. Mr. Curtis & Sons will probably bring suit against the railroad for damA Wedding; Followed by a Mörder. Terre Hactk, April 27. Last night a wedding was celebrated among the Roles at Carbon, fifteen miles east of this city, and there was some bad blood displayed, joe Robbittwas going home with his two little girls when John Moross- threw him down, placed a revolver to hia abdomen and fired. The injured man died this morning. Morces escaped. Two Men Throw Themselves HeTore a Train. Terre Hacte. April 27. Last night at Hagerstown, on the Vandalia Railway, two tramps threw themselves in front of a freight engine and both were instantly killed. It was undoubtedly a case of suicide. The engine and four cars were thown from the track. From papers found one was identified as A. Bawsher, of Kingman, Ind. A Matron Appointed. Kmiiiptown, April 23. Professor Morris, superintendent of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Knightstown. has appointed Mrs. Emma J. Hollo way, of Indianapolis, matron of the home. She will enter upon ber duties as soon as the feebleminded children are removed to Richmond, probably the 15th of next month. Her selection by the superintendent was unanimously approved by the trustees at their regular session yesterday. Fatally Iojared by a It last. Wabash, April 23. In the trenches of the water company here to day Patrick McCoy, a laborer, hailing from Peru, was fatally injured by the discharge of a blast which bad failed to explode and which, despite the warning of friends, he undertook to drill out His neck, face, arms and breast were horribly maneled and his fingers were blown off. He can live but a short time. i Found Iead la a Chair. Perc, April 23. John Koffeff, aged eighty-two years, was found at an early hour this morning sitting in a chair at his residence In this city dead, having recently expired while the family were in another room. The Coroner made a report that death was caused from old age and asthma. SCHNABELES ARRIVES IN PARI He Keaftirms the Story of Ills Arrest as Originally Told. Paris, April GO. M. Schnabeles, who was released from prison yesterday by order of Germany, and who at once departed from Metz, where he was incarcerated, arrived at midnight at Pagny-Sur-Moselle, where he was arrested. His wife and son met bim at the station, where were also assembled the whole populace of the town, headed by all the officers of the municipality. M. Schnabeles was ovated by the crowd, who cried out, "Vive la France; vive Schnabeles." After a short stop M. Schnabeles proceeded to Paris. He declined to be interviewed by members of the press. He declared he had been well treated by the Germans. The Paris newspapers appear to be nearly all well pleased by the manner in which the Schnabeles affair has beei settled and pronounce it an honorable s?tleruent. They praise the prudence and fairness displayed by M. Flourens, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his conduct of France's side of the case. A majority of the papers draw from the incident the lesson that in the future France must redouble her vigilance in order to avoid surprises of the kind caused by the arrest of Rchnabeles. According to the Republique Francaise, all the French prefects have been instructed to prevent the people in their respective districts from U3ing the occasion of M. Schnabeles' liberation for making aati German demonstrations. M. Schnabeles reached Paris this afternoon. He at once called upon Premier Goblet and had an interview with him in which he re-affirmed the story of his arrest as originally told. It is again asserted that M. Schnabeles will be relieved of h s post of commissary at Pagny-Jjur-Moselle and that he will be retired on a pension. De Didn't Say It. CnicAGO, April 30. The recent interview with Commissioner Coleman, on the subject of oleomargarine, in which that gentleman was quoted, as saying that the investigations of the department Bhowed that the carcasses of dogs and other animals were used in its manufacture, has caused considerable excitement among the manufacturers here. One large concern telegraphed the commissioner yesterday on the subject and received the following reply, under date of Washington, April 2:: "I ;have never said to any one that oleomargarine is made ot carcasses of dogs, horses, swine, and dangerous acid. "Norman J. Colkmas, "Commissioner of Agriculture," Weekly llank Statement. New York, April SO. The weekly bank statement shows the following changes: Increase. Reserve, t 47'J,125 Loans. Ixal tenders..... '.... Deposit ..e.........e... . 604,700 Oircul&tioii Decrease. 2,100,500 CJ7.S00 "23,'iu0 The banks now hold $7,130.025 In excess of the 25 per cent. rule. Consumption Cared An old physician, retired from practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his'auffertng fellows. Actuated by this motive and a desire to relieve human suflering. I will end free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in German, French or English, with full directions for 'preparing aad using Bent by mall by addressing with stamp, naming this paper,. W. A. Noyea, 119 rower1 1 Blocfc wehest, & Ii

FAILED TO LYNCH.

A Crowd cf Ten Thomni Determined Citizens ff Lou;ville Sirrsund the Js.il, The Spirit of Vergeance Urges Sammiry Panuirnent Upsa Kirs Bswnm's A'siiianta. The KxjorIssuia & Proclimitlon Eickfli Up by a Gitliug Gau. Two Companies of Militia Under ArmsMiss Bowman at the Point of Death Incidents and Notes THE EXCITEMENT AT LOUISVILLE. Soldiers and Policemen With a Gatllng Goo Gaardlrg the J 11. Lorisviu.E, Ky., April 20. EverytMng is quiet about the jail this morning, though the talk orer the town is that another and more determined effort will be made to lynch the negro to-night. Kuinors that Miss Jennie Bovrmm had died Ol her injuries, in circulation yesterday afternoon, tended to revive the excitement over the outrage. Toward evening crowds began to collect ou the ttreeU in the vicinity of the jail. As night came on they Increasad, until by 10 o'clock several thousand mca ani boys were in the ntlghborhood. There was considerable disorder, and numerous arrests were made. Later another crowd assembled, probably SCO strong. The line of march was down JeOerson street, and they came steadily and sileDtly until cear the comer of Sixth and Jefferson streets, when they were met by a line of about 1C0 police, who had rushed out ol the hall where they.were stationed. As soon as the police appeared in the front the crowd began shouting and jeering, end came on in a determined manner that seemed likely to force the police aüde. Ihe latter, however, stood firm, and for a time there was a pell-mell handto haDd fight, which multed in several broken heads and prominent arrest?. The leaders were soon taken and rushed off to the station-house. The crowd, as soon as the leaders were taken, begaa to give way and took to their heels. In a moment they were in lull flight, and the police, after pursuing them a short distance, returned and formed a line across the street, where they remained on guard. Among those who were arrested and taken to theßta'ion-houselwere John Lettrleand Allen 3!cDo2ld. The former was a member of the last Kentucky Legislature, and the la.er Is a leader in an association organized to promote purity in the city government. McDonald was also a leading light in the law and order club now defunct This rsorning Jennie Bowman is still sinking. She Is worse than at any time yet, and may die at any moment. The fecliDg is that her death will precipitate trouble. 12 :45 p. m.-About 3,000 people arc assembled on the jail square at this writing. Jefferson 6treet is the scene of great confusion, and people are rushing toward the jail from all points. The general alarm sounded about fiiteen minutes ago, which is the cause. None of the city officials can tell how the alarm was ftiyen. It could not hare been done from any oi the boxes in the city. The militia are on their way to the jail. No collision has occurred, and it is not expected that any will at present, the crowd forming out of curiosity. 1 :05 p. m. The alarm, it seems, was the usual call given to notify members of the legion when they are expected to report lor duty at the armory. The people misunderstood the alarm, thinking It was caused by a riot at the jail. The crowd has dispersed, and ne more trouble is feared at present Late thi.- afternoon the Mayor Issued the following proclamation: "Mayor's Office, "Louisville K v., April JJ, 1SS7. f "To the people of Louisville: "It is my duty as Mayor to enjoia upon the people the necessity for preserving order and maintaining tie majes'y of the law. A most diabolical crime has been committed in our city, but the law must inflict the punishment. Riot is more dangerous to good government than any individual criminal. Lynch law subverts every principle of law and attack! our very clvlli ;atiou. I therefore, in the discharge of my duty, request every citizen to remain at home to-night and to avoid all gatherings, and I caution parents not to permit their children to go into the streets, as their presence increases the number and adds to the excitement. I must aad will discharge my duty to uphold the law and to preserve good order, and I command ali riotcus assemblages to disperse. "P. B. Reed, Mayor." While the Mayor was Inditing the above, the first movement looking to an organization of the ex&sperated people, who openly and on all sides advocated lynching, was being madj. In response to a notice which had been distributed among the thousands who rushed to the jail at the alarm at midday, given to order the members of the militia to report for duty, about 500 men gathered in front of Leiderkranz Hall on Mrkt street The jaaltor refused them admission to the hall, and the police were endeavor ing to disperse them, when Dr. Berry, a wellknown physician of the city, mounted a barrel on the sidewalk and addressed them. lie said that since the brutal crimo of Patterson and Turner none ot our women and children felt any security, and that while he generally was opposed to mob law, there was nothing to be done in this case but to lynch the negro fends. The law had again and again failed to punfch murderers. They had been sent to the penitentiary when they should have been hung. The lawyers defended blood-stained criminals whom they knew to be guilty. If this crime was not atoned for, a chance would be missed to set a terrible example to the hundreds of idle, worthless and thieving negroes who infested the alleys and slums of Jhe city. The doctor was cheered at fre quent intervals. While he was speaking, Major Kinney, a leading criminal lawyer, passed through the crowd. A number of the men stopped him, and then turroundirg him demanded, in an excited manner, why he defended men whom he knew to be criminals. The Major commenced to explain and expostulate, declaring that he had never acted as attorney for a man whom lie believed to be guilty. He was never more earnest or eloquent ii his life, and breathed a heavy sigh ol relief when he slipped out ot that throng. The doctor resumed his remarks and the meeting adjourned to a hall near by, where the names ot about 100 citizens, whose sentiments were known, and who, it was believed, would join any organized eflort to lynch the negroes, were selected. Other speeches were made, and it was determined to meet at 10 o'clock to-mor-iow at the court-house. These men appeared to be in dead earnest, and trouble, probably bloodshed, Is looked for to-morrow. Defplte the Mayor's proclamation, however, to-night the squares about the jail are densely packed with men. The police have been able to clear the street for about a half square east and west of the prison, but beyond those limits the people are jammed together as close a? saTdines, and no effort so fir has been made to disperse them. Two companies of militia wait In readiness for the order to march at any moment from the armory, tome five or six squares away. On Market street a crowd of about 100 men are marching up and down, each with about a loot of white cotton rope tied in the arm. In a prominent place on the courtboute Is the Illuminated design: "Wanted, 500 men to join tUU nob," rp to U writing gool

order has prevailed. The mob appears to have no leader, and appears to be only watching for something to turn up. Th police and militia are determined to defend the jail, come what may, and If the attempt Is made to-night or in tb? morning there will ba blood shed sure. The girl Jennie Bowman still lies at the point of death, suffering intensely. The physicians say there is no hope whatever for her re covery. 11 p. m. The soldiers were ordered from the armory to the jail, and have just arrived there with a Catling gun. A crowd of fully 10,003 people still surges to and fro on Jeff erson street Many women are seen mingling with the crowd. All appear to be attracted by curiosity only, aud the best of order prevails. At 12 :30 a. m. the crowds about the court-house square have dwindled down to ZM or 400 people, and these are dispersing gradually. Three hundred and fifty soldiers, with a Gatling gun, and 156 armed policeman stand guard at the jail. The meeting agreed upon to take place at the court-house at 10 a. m. to-day will not be allowed, and there is hardly a doubt now that the law will be allowed to take its course. The girl is almost certain to die, andhe evidence Is strong enough in that case to bring both men to the gallows.

AN EXPRESS TRAIN DERAILED. Fatal Accident on tlie Northern Pacific Railroad. Steele, Dak., April 30. The west-bound Pacific express on the Northern Pacific jumped the track to-day at about 1 o'clock, twelve miles out of this city, neer Driaeoil Station, and precipitated five ol its 6even coaches Into a ditch. The train was running on a heavy down grade at the time and the heat of the sun, which has been something unu sual here at this season, had warped the rails. The engine and express car passed over in lafttr, but the five cars following tieft the track and turned bottom upward in the ditch. Two of the coaches were loaded with two companies of the Seventh I'nlted States Cavalry, en route for Fort Yates and Buford. The other three were died with emigrant and first-class passengers, nioIy bound for the Pacific Coat. The following is a list of the killed and wounded: Killed W. O. Breed, of Falrbault, Mian. He was accompanied by his family en route for Washington Territory. He was standing oa the rlatiorm talking to Charles Stanlev of this city, when the crash came, and In attempting to jump off was caught by an overturning coach and crushed to death. Stanley escaped injury by jumping off on the opposite side. Mr. Breed's family were uninjured. Wounded C. H. Gray, Ellsworth Falls, Me., cut in the arm and head; Miss Gertrude Hill, Bozeman, Mont. T., badly hurt internally: H. II. Schobcll, assistant superintendent K. P. telegraph lines,, legs badly smashed, and doubts of his recovery: Michael McCarthy, Seventh Cavalry, Fort Yates, seriously cut in shoulder and collar bone broken; H. R. Scott, Seventh Cavalry, Fort Buford, jaw broken; Albert Wolf, Seventh Cavalry, Fort Tatcs, and John C. Kelly, Buford, injured internally but not seriously. Dr. John Harcourt, of Steele, was on the train, but escaped injury, and at once set about attending the wounded. lie telegraphed here for his brother, Dr. W. C. Harcourt, ot Chicago, who was visiting here, an J the latter was at once couveved to the wreck oa a hand-c;ir. . Only the dining car and sleeper remained on the rails. It is surprising under the clrcumstan ces a score ol people wertiot killed. MR. ELKINS' EXPLANATION. lie Says lie Never Owned Any Interest in the Maxwell Land Grant. New Yolk r , April SO. The Tribune will print the following letter to-morrow, which explains itself: "No. 1 Broadwat, New l'ork, April 2, 1SS7. "To the Editor of the New York Tribune: "Dear Sir My attention has been called to certain statements In the public press to the effect that I profited by the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in what is known as the Maxwell land grant case. In answer to thete statements, and with a view to correct them, I beg to say that the decision referred to did not profit me directly or indirectly In any way. I desire also to state that I never owned directly or indirectly any Interest whatever in the Maxwell grant I was not a party to its sale or purchase by the foreign owners. My only connection with the grant was that of attorney for the Maxwell Land Grant Company that bought it. I never sustained any other than professional relations with the company or property, except I was nominally president of the company for a few months. The decision ot the Supreme Court io one sense is a professional triumph, because in the early history of the company that purchased the property I defended the title in the court and at Washington, claiming that it was ood and valid. In doing this I but followed the writtea opinions of such eminent lawyers as lion. Willlam M. Evarts, Hon. Noah Davis, Hon. Thomas Bayard. W. W. MacFarland and Hou.Julahi. Benjamin all of which the Supreme Court has confirmed by its decision. Very truly, "3. B. Elk ins, Alexander Mitchell's mil. Milwaukee, April SO. The will of Alexander Mitchell, the millionaire banker, was made public to-day. No approximation of the value of the estate Is made, and the terms of the will avoid the filing of an inventory, so that the exact wealth left by Mr. Mitchell will never be known. It is believed tobe from f 15,000,000 to f23,000,0C0. The entire property, real and personal. Is left to his ouly son John L. Mitchell, after deducting several legacies. At Pittsburg yesterday true bills were found against thirteen of the Pan-Handle Railroad employes, arrested on the charge of rob Ding fu ightcars. The cases will probably come up for trial some time this week. A MOST UUEKAL UFFEB, The Voltaic Belt Co.. Marshall. Mich., offer to end their celebrated VotLaio Belts aud Electric Appliance on thirty days' trial to any man aMcted with Nervous Debility. Loss of Vitality, Manhood, etc. Illustrated pamphlet in sealed en velope with fnH particulars, maild tra. 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