Decatur Democrat, Volume 24, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1880 — Page 2

THE DECATUR DEMOCRAT. For Governor, franklin landers. For Lieutenant Governor. ISAAC P. GRAY. For Secretary of State, J. G. SHANKLIN. Auditor of State, MAH LON I). MANSON. Treasurer of State, WILLIAM FLEMING. Judges of the Supreme Court. JOHN T SCOTT. J. A. S. MITCHELL. Clerk of the Supreme Court, GABRIEL SCHMUCK. Reporter of the Supreme Court, A. N. MARTIN. Attorney General. T. W. WOOLLEN. Superintendent of Public Instruction, A. C. GOODWIN. * District Ticket. For Congress, GENERAL JAMES R. SLACK. Joint Representative—Adams and Jay, DAVID V. BAKER. Joint Rerepentative—Adams, Jay and Wells, DAVID F. KAIN, Prosecuting Attorney, JOHN T. FRANCE. Democratic bounty Ticket, j For Treasurer, ROB’T. D. PATTERSON. For Sheriff. HENRY KRICK. For Surveyor, G. F. KINTZ. Commissioner —Ist Dist. JOHN RUPRIGHT. Commissioner —3rd Dist. LEANDER DUNBAR. For Coroner. JOHN E. SMITH. gI a n cock’s >enti me ii ts. The true and the proper use of the linilitary power, besides defending the National honor against foreign Nations, is to uphold the laws and civil government and to secure to every person residing among us the enjoyment of life, liberty and property. The right of trial by jury, the habeas corpus, the liberty of the piress, thef reedom of speech, the natural rights of property must be prserved. Power may destroy the forms but not the principles of justice. These will lice in spite of the sword. The great principles of American liberty still are the lawful inheritance of th is people and ever should be. Armed insurrections or forcible resistance to the law will be instantly repressed by arms. Nothing can intimidate me from doing what J believe to be honest and right. Arbitrary power has no exception. A HANDKERCHIEF FLIRTATION. CHAPTER I. A lovely evening in early autumn, under the thick trees which shade a quiet street in the suburbs of one of our Eastern cities, two persons were walking slowly, conversing in low tones. An illmatched couple they were. One a school girl of sixteen, with pimpled, rosy cheeks, and clear, innocent brown eyes; the other, a man who might have been handsome but for the marks of dissipation and that indescribable mixture of boldness and knavery which stamps on every feature of this class of men the words “a gmbler and “roue.” There is a ring of mocking insincerity in the very tones of his voice which contrasts playfully with the air of childish trust and admiration with which his companion regards him. “No, my angel, the time has not yet come in which we are at liberty to declare our love openly. For myself, I do not fear, but your stern father, taking into consideration the way in which we met. might separate us forever.' “Yes, indeed !” replied the angel, with true school girl slang, “he’d just rave ! he is down on handkerchief flirtations; and there is John Riley; do you know, Alphonse, I more than half believe he suspects something ?” There was a start of genuine emotion of some kind from the ardent lover, and the carefully modulated voice muttered something which commenced with d— ’ but which was modified to “darling.” “Who is John Riley ?” “Only a cousin who lives with us, and that day when I first met you he saw me flirting, and took me home and

scolded every step of the way like a savage. Os course I promised never to do so again; but he looks at me so queer, and to-night, when I told mother I was going over to 'Hie s to study, he asked me if Allie and I did not do a great deal of studying of evenings lately. I know I blushed furiously. He is always meddling. I hate him.

Belle’s heart smote her even as she uttered these kind words against the good old bachelor cousin who had petted and spoiled her all her life, and had never scolded her but once. A fortnight previous to this evening he had been horrified at seeing Belle on her way home from school in company with two other romantic young ladies, flirting her handkerchief at some flashilydressed young men on the street, in a way that gave evidence of long experience. To step out of the store, take Belle’s arm, and walk her home to the unwelcome music of a severe scolding, was the work of a moment. Since then Cousin John had rested calmly, conscious of having done his entire duty. If he had only known ! For since that time Belle’s companion of to-night had thrown himself in her way so persistently, had protested such love and admiration, and excited her imagination with such glowing pictures of wealth and splendor that only wanted her aciceptance, that girl's silly little head was completely turned. She was envied and looked upon as a heroine by her girl confidantes at school, and they lent willing aid to plan the meetings which took place daily. Meanwhile, the two are conversing softly—in fact, the whole conversation has been so exceedingly soft that I will spare the reader a repetition of all excepted the closing sentences. He holds her dimpled hand tenderly as she turns to leave him : “To-morrow at four o clock, then, dearest, you will come ?” •“Yes, Alphonse, but"—an uneasy look clouding the fair sac you sure it is quite right ?’’ “Right my love ! What wrong can there be in cheering the loneliness of my invalided aunt by a visit from one whom she has long wanted to know ? You will see no one else, and I will conduct you to your friend’s house before your absence is noticed.” “Dear Alphonse I” sighed the sentimental miss, “how hard it is that you dare not speak to my father how ! ’ “Cruel !" exclaimed the adorer, a spasm passing over his face, which to an experienced observer, closely resembles a suppressed grin. Perhaps the thought flitted through his mind that it might be decidedly harder for him if he did. “But time, sweet one, will remove all obstacles.” Footsteps were heard approaching, and they bade each other good-night hastily. The man paused to whisper : “Remember, to-morrow at four. ’ Belle walked home lost in a delightful dream’. She saw herself the bride of Mr. A. Sartoris, heir to his aged aunt’s immense fortune—the center of an admiring circle of friends, when even cousin John would be compelled to treat her with the respect due her mature years and elevated position. I am not telling the story of an exceptionably foolish or reckless girl, reader; it is only a repetition of the experience of thousands of women who, viewing life through the medium of boardingschool experiences and sensational novels, fell an easy prey to the moral wild beasts that wait in every life-path. Sad-eyed, hopeless outcasts now, whose feet are swiftly treading the downward path from which society says sternly, “Thou shal’t never turn back." If the mothers of our land would pause and consider the pitfalls in our cities, which, artfully wreathed in flowers, await the inexperienced feet of their darlings, they would devote less time to fashion and frivolity, and think only of fighting these monster evils, which licensed and encouraged by this good (?) government, every year drag thousands of innocent ones down to infamy and shame. CHAPTER 11. How Belle got through her lessons the next day is only known to herself and the long-suffering and patient tcaccher. For was she not soon to see the magnificent mansion where she i would time reign queen ? What ' were Latin roots and French verbs to a ' young lady of her grand expectations ?

1 At last the clock chimed the hour of ' three, and our young lady was free to 20 to the house of the friend with whom she had obtained permission to pass the evening. But instead of going there as she left the school build ing she entered a street car going in the opposite direction, toward the very heart of the city. The streets which they presently enter are unfamiliar to Belle, but what school girl of sixteen is not equal* to such an occasion : So she leaned calmly back in the seat and watched the changing panorama in the street. It was a long ride, a very long one, but at length her eyes brightened, and when she sprang to her feet a benevo lent looking old gentleman stopped the car and assisted her to alight. She thanked him with a graceful little bow and smile, then walked slowly down a side street, scanning every house closely. Though near the center of the city, the street seemed quiet and retired. It was lined on both sides by grand and gloomy-looking brown stone fronts. Before one of these Belle paused, then with beating heart ascended the marble steps and rang thp bell; the door was opened by a girl who looked at her curiously as she timidly inquired if Mrs. Hunt was within —this was the name of the aged aunt, for whom Alphonse had directed her to ask. Ihe girl hesitated for a moment and then with a peculiar smile on her unpleasant countenance threw open the door of a magnificent reception-room and invited Belle to enter. She did so, and, after seeing her seated, the girl left the room, closing the door after her. The room was rather dark, but gradually, as Belle’s eyes became used to the dim light, she was assured that Alphonse had not exaggerated when the described his magnificent surroundings. A carpet thick and soft as moss covered the floor; rich curtains were draped so as to conceal the plate-glass windows, and here and there, from out the darkness, gleamed beautiful statuary. She had ample leisure to observe all this, then as no one came, she began to grow indignant. “Why was not Alphonse here to receive her ? Why did they keep her waiting so long ? Suddenly a voice so near that it made her start, exclaimed : “Hello, sis I” She looked around with a startling cry; she had thought herself alone; but near by, partly hidden by the win-dow-draping, sat a man, who was gazing at her with an impudent stare. He was adorned by a red necktie and a profusion of flashy jewelry; he sat astride a chair with his arms folded over the back, and a look in the bold black eyes which made Belle’s cheeks blaze with indignation. She did not deign to reply. Her silence seemed to amuse him. He caressed his mustache with a smile of intense enjoyment, then inquired affably : “You came to call on me, I suppose ?” This was probably an impudent servant; would Alphonse never come ? She replied coldly :

“I wish to see Mr. Sartoris. ’ “Any relation to the Grant family ? “1 wish to see Mr. Alphonse Sartoris !” “Ah !” with a gesture of mock surprise; “I thought you were inquiring for Algernon !” he arose, and bringing his chair to her side, peered into her face insultingly; “but as Algy is not in at present, and the other gentleman is entirely unknown to me—won’t I ?—” Belle sprang to her feet, the blood surging over cheek and brow, a dim foreboding of, she knew not what, filling her with one idea—she must get away from this house, out of the presence of this terrible man; as she reached the door it was opened from without, but die exclamation, “Alphonse!” was checked by the appearance of the woman who entered. Richly, but flashily dressed, crime was stamped on every feature of her repulsive, red face; its appearance was not at all improved by a large scar which ran zig zag across the forehead. She closed the door and kept her hand on the latch as she looked keenly at the shrinking figure of the girl. “Mistaken in the person, my dear,” she said, in a coarse voice, “Walt, what’s the rumpus?” “Walt” laughed brutually. But W. W. Curry, in his two speeches in

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tq AN K ST ATEM EN T . Report of the condition of the Adams County Bank, at Decatur, Indiana, at the close of business July 31, 1880: resources. Loans and discounts $119,21 < 20 U. S. bonds 15,451 26 Due from banks 71,414 56 Banking house 6,KOK 40 Beal estate 2,143 64 Furniture and fixtures 2,363 92 Expenses and taxes 3,026 38 Interest paid 743 03 Stamps 533 08 Cash oil hand 10,725 07 $232,426 54 LIABILITIES. Capital S 50,000 00 Surplus 17,000 00 Discount •■ • ■ 6’343 “4 Exchange 367 <2 Rent ... .f 132 85 Profits undivided 389 37 Individual deposits 157,591 18 Due to banks 601 68 $232,426 54 State of Indiana, county of Adams, Ss. I, W. H. Niblick, Cashier of the Adams County Bank, <lo solemnly swear that the above statemeiit is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. W. H. NIBLICK, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of August, 1880. JOHN P. QUINN, Notary Public Adams Co , Ind. Aug. 19, 1880. NOTICE TO NON RESIDENTS. 1\ The State of Indiana, Adams county, Ss. In the Adams Circuit Court, September term, 1880. Gustof Yeager, plaintiff, vS. Gracie Barnhart, Mary Clouse, Noah Coffman, Benjamin S. Coffman, Sarah A. Greek, Jacob Greek, Susannah Hoffman, Isaac Hoffman, Gracie Fo-ity. Isaac D, Fouty, the unknown children and heirs at law of Elizabeth Strode, deceased, the unknown children and h* irs at law of John Coffman, deceased, Puffenberger, whose Christian name to the plaintiff is unknown, Shannon Coffman, Mary E. Hendricks, Bazzel Hendricks. Jesse Coffman, Sarah A. Steele, Henry Steele, Harriet 0. Coffman, George M. Coffman, Isabel Springer, David Springer, Titus 11. Coffman, Coffman whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown John McLeod, Charles McLeod, George W. Hughes, Margaret Hughes, Jonathan Liby, Liby whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, David Hughes, and Mary Hughes, defendants. No. 1396. Complaint for deed and to correct deed. It appearing from affidavits filed in the ahoee entitled cause that Noah Coffman, Benjamin S-. Coffman, Sarah A. Greek, Jacob Greek,Susannah Hoffman, Isaac Hoffman, the children and heirs at law of Elizabeth Strode, deceased, the names of whom are to the plaintiff unknown, the children and heirs at law of John Coffman, deed, the names of whom are to the plaintiff unknown, John Coffman, Harriet 0. Coffman, George M. Coffman, Isabel Springer. David Springer, Titus 11. Coffman, Col.man who-e Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, George W. Hughes, Margaret Hughes, David Hughes, Mary Hughes, Jonathan Liby, Liby whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, of the above named defendants, are noa-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Noah Coffman, Beojamin S. Coffman, Sarah A. Greek, Jacob Greek, Susannah Hoffman, Isaac Hoffman, the children and heirs at law of Elizabeth Strode, deceased, the names of whom are to the plaintiff unknown, the children arfd heirs at law of John Coffman, deceased, the names of whom are to the plaintiff unknown, John Coffman, Harriet 0 Coffman, George M. Coffman. Isabel Springer, David Springer, Titus H. Coffman. Coffman whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, George W. Hughes, Margaret Hughes, David Hughes, Mary Hughes, Jonathan Liby, Liby, whose Christian name is to the plaintiff unknown, that they be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the Adams circuit court on the 7th day of the next, regular term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the town of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 27th day of September, A D. 1880, and plead by answer or demur to said complaint or the samp will be heard and determined in their absence?. Witness my name and the seal of said bourt hereto affixed, this 11th day of August, 1880. N. BLACKBURN, Clerk. August 12, 1880. FOR LICENSE. To the citizens of the town of Decatur. Adams County Indiana. Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned John W. Voglewede will make application to the Board of Commissioners. of Adams county, State of Indiana, at their next regular session for a license to sell spiritcus. vinous and malt liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time, at my place of business ii< and at the building situated on the following described premises, in the town ci Decatur, Adams County, State of Indiana, to-wit: Thirty-three (38) feet off of the west end of in-lot number two hundred and seventy-four (274), in the town of Decatur, as the same is designated on the records in the Recorders Office of said Adams countvJtHIN W. VOGLEWEDE. Aug. 12, 1880. • Application for License. To the citizens of the town of Geneva, Adams county, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Alexander Robinson, will apply to the Board of Commissioners, of Adams county, Indiana, at their next regular session, for a license to sell spiritous, vinous and malt liquors, in less quantities than a quart at a time, at my place of business, in and at the building situated on the following described premises in town of Geneva, Adams county, in the State of Indiana, to-wit: Inlot number one hundred and nineteen (119), in the town of Geneva, as the same is recorded and designated on the recorded plat of said town. ALEXANDER ROBINSON. 'BOBI l Z\ SnA