Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 28, Decatur, Adams County, 27 September 1895 — Page 5

,».*■— M Opening sale ■ — oar • . LAMES’ and MISSES CLOAKS. J , I ♦.. ~r r ® & WsfT Q , H “ - SrtL * & “ jreMBSwM l c<a I h “ JRjSrSm m We have just received our line of Fur Capes, Cloth and Plush Capes, cloth Jackets, Children’s and Misses Garments. Do not make your purchase until you have seen our line as we can show you the largest line in the city. Prices lower than ever. J&.BK TO SEE THEM. JESSE NIBLICK & SON.

SEVENTEEN YEAR LOCUST. |ta Method of Leaving the Seventeen-year-old Shell Behind It. Those who love to watch the operations of nature will find much interest in observing how the locust leaves the ease in which it has lived for 17 years in the earth. Oue who watched them thus tells his story: “Naturalists say they come out only In the night. For almost two weeks I Watched them nightly, and they made • their appearance an hour before sundown, increasing in numbers until dark. .Crawling by thousands through the grass and over the bare ground in their brown casing, which they are about to throw off. they-are often covered with mud. Ascending weeds, posts, fences and frame work in droves, and particularly trees, they fix themselves to the bark and on tbe leaves. At this time they encounter many enemies, as chickens, hogs, squirrels aud birds are very fond of them. Our cat was seen every evening watching in the grass, seeming to relish them as a dainty. “One evening I secured seven on one branch and witnessed the operation of their new birth by lamplight. They were some time running up aud down selecting a position. Once fairly fixed the back part of the bead soon becomes smooth and glossy, as if stretched to its utmost tension. In five minutes from the time of settling in position a longitudinal fissure appeared, allowing a threadlike white line where the split occurs, on the back of the head, extending finally from the first joint, connecting the proboscis or forceps to the body joint, half an inch in length. In three minutes more the head had pressed its way out. Gradually the fore legs were withdrawn from their sockets—shy in one minute. . » “Then the whole body swung slowly

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backward, head down and feet outward, suspended with an occasional tremor, as if trying to extricate the hind part and legs. When it had hung for three minutes, it then very slowly, like an acrobat, brought its body up to the original position, withdrew the hind legs and body, and -in two minutes more stood outside the pupa skin in full form, an inch long, of a white, waxy appearance, with red eyes like rubies. The wings showed only as a mass of cramped up white film. In a minute the wings had giown to three-quarters of an inch, by measurement ; in three minutes to one inch and in six and a half minutes to the full size of one and a quarter inches in length and half an inch in breadth. In 22 minutes the whole process was accomplished. The yearly ‘locust’ would be as well worth watching. ” —Mechanics’ Monthly. To Save the Teeth. Professor Miller, a noted authority of Berlin, gives the following formula as an excellent preventive of decay of the teeth: Grams. Thymic acid 0-25 Benzole acid • 8 Tincture of eucalyptus 15 Alcohol • . Ito Essence at menthol.... 0.75 Pour a few drops of this liquid into half a glass of water and rinse tbe mouth with tbe mixture three or four times daily. It is essential to brush the teeth, removing all particles which may have lodged in and between them, before using the above wash. It is said that he or she who admits the possession of a secret has already half revealed it. Certainly it is a great deal gained toward the acquisition of a treasure to know exactly where it is.— Simms. '

• LIRE GROVE. . Noah Heller, of Cleveland, Ohio, was here a few days last week Mrs. Levi Miller and son are guests of friends at Heaver Dam. Ohio Clem Stair left here on Monday ft r Monatan county, Missouri, for a time indefinite Sterling P. Hoffman is at Bluffton this week visiting his aunt, Mrs Lononia North. Miss Jenny North, of Bluffton, was a caller here on Monday while on her way to attend the Portland fair. George Compton, the miller, has returned from Piqua, Ohio, where for two weeks past be has been attending the sickness and burial of his father. Noah Biberstein moved from his father’s farm, 3 miles north, to town, occupying the house vacated by Orestes Anderson. On the same day John Biberstein moved from town and took Noah’s place on their father's farm. The change was made on Tuesday. Croakers would have it that the Adams county Inhrmry is located on poor land. But when confronted by such specimens of vegitables as sent us by Mr. Graber, the efficient manager of tbe institution, they are stubborn demonstrators to prove such an assertion. Such samples of corn, cabbage and rutabagars, will bear competition. In fact the rutabagar would have to go a begging for vegetables to cabbage tbe lot While Forest and Oral Hoffmann were hauling wood last., week Forest was horror stricken by a large snake of the Blue Racer variety jumping through his arms and within six inches of his face while in tbe act of taking a piece of wood He hollowed thrice for Alonjo, that is, Alonzo Runyon, who was not on the place. Forest was immoveable until his little brother got down from the wagon and dispached the serpent after a heavy combat The reptile measured 34 inches. Forest says it should be remembered that could he have run he would have lost no time in getting to town in advance of his team. After the snake bad been dead some time his pulse began to beat normal again. How’t Thin. We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of cstarrah that cannot be cured by Hall’s. Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo. O We. the undersigned have known F T. Cheney for tho last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all business transactions, and financially able to carry out any obiiga" tions made by their firm. ' Wkst & Ttuax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Wai.ding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O, Hall’s Catarrah Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous «usfaces,of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price T6l. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. s

BOOT TOWNSHIP. Ed ward Drayer is enrolled with the sick this week. George Tncker was at Fort Wayne last Saturday on business. John A. Smith and wife, of Decatur, Sundayed with Adam Kern and family. James King, who has been contemplating moving out west, started for Misssouri last Tuesday night to look up a location John Cramer met with the misfortune of getting somewhat bruised last Monday by his horse becoming frightened and running off, almost demoralzing his buggy. 1795—CENTENNIAL—1895 Fort Wayne, Ind., Oct. 15,16.17 and 18. The grandest four days’ celebration ever held in the state. Everybody invited! Everybody should come! Prize drills participated in by the crack military companies of three states for handsome cash prizes. Band contests Three classes. For prizes amounting to SI,OOO. Open to everybody. Bands will write to the secretary for information. Civic Parades’Will be held on a scale never before witnessed in Indiana. Old settlers will meet and hold Reunions. Prominent speakers will address you. Bicycle races, base ball and other field sports will amuse you and the greatest free show of the year will be givbn. Fireworks and band concerts will be given each evening and nothing will be left undone to contribute to your entertainment. Reduced rates on all Jhe railroads. For information, address John E M inLEii, Sec'y., No. 1 Arcade, Fort Wayne. Ind. wsep27-octH. d200ct27. Ou Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Chicago & Erie will run their annual excursion to Lancaster, Ohio, via Marion and Columbus Ohio and the C- 11. V. & T. R R. Fare, SSOO for round trip tickets, good 30 days for return limit. Special through coaches will leave Decatur, Oct 8, on train No 12, at 1:37 a. m , arriving at Columbus, Ohio, at 7a. m. and Lancaster at 8:42 a. m. The Fairfield county fair will be held at Lancaster, Ohio, October 8 to 12 J. S. Bowers & Co., the hardware men, for Hoesier and Friend ; Drills, Feed Cutters, Horse Corn Cotters, Disk Harrows, Plows, and an endless variety as hardware at the lowest prices. Give us a pall. Our goods are the best the market affords. w23tf-

TALKING HUI DURRANT Prosecution Rests In the Famous San Francisco Murder Trial. CUTLINE OF THE DEFENSE. Attorney Duprey Creates * Sensation by Charging That the Murder Was Committed by the Pastor of Emanuel Baptist Church —Says the Prosecation Belles on Circumstantial Evidence. San Francisco, Sept. 26.—The department of the superior court in which Theodore Durrant is on trial for the murder of Blanche Lamont, was a scene of excitement yesterday. The statement of attorneys for the defense that they would be ready to proceed drew to the city hall a crowd that couldn’t secure admittance to a room many times the size of the apartment set apart for the trial. Although , the occasion was of the gravest importance to Durrant, he was the most cool and impassive individual present. t Attorney Duprey for the defense made the opening statement. His intimation that the murder was committed not by Durrant, but by Rev. George Gibson, pastor of Emanuel church, created a marked sensation. He made a significant allusion to the resemblance of the preacher’s handwriting to the lettering on the letter inclosing Blanche Lamont’s rings. Duprey then said: The district attorney has presented a strong case of circumstantial evidence which at first would create a strong suspicion of the guilt of the defendant. We claim that beyond a strong suspicion the prosecution has failed to go. Under the testimony thus far we claim to ask the court to instruct the jury without one word to acquit. As a duty to the defendant, his parents and the community his lips should be uu sealed. You are entitled to and should know where Durrant was and what he did on April 3 from the time he arose in the morning until he went to bed at night. The defendant’s attorney then gave a detailed account of Durrant’s movements on that fatal day, inclumng tbe story about the defective gas fixtures. Continuing, he said: We wil then turn our attention to some evidence found in the church. We will show that the marks upon the belfry door are mai ks of a chisel, and that the chisel was found in the pastor’s study in a tool >ox. We will show you as long as the; have introduced a paper here with Jetta rs on it, as compared with letters foui d in Emanuel church they are lettersfwritten by Rev. John George Gib.son.l If we are to act upon suspicious pfve will show you that’there are others C-holhave been cast into suspicion worse tnaaihe defendant. We will show that the'Wesight of Mrs. Leak and Mrs. CroKtt are impaired and that the repi Ration of witnesses Quinlan, Op? pen leim and Phillips for veracity is bad l ® N 4. Matilda Durrant, mother of the pris aer, took the stand as the first witi eks for the defense. She stated that Her son returned home that evening i sortly after 6 o’clock dressed in a bluiflheviot suit, the same that he had ww*u| all day. He wore no overcoat. .Theodore left home on the mJ,King of April 3 he kissed his mother! Mood-bye, and saluted her in the sal j manner when he returned at nig®. The family dined that evening at 6:15, but the witness said Theodore had little appetite and he did not look well At 8 o’clock that evening he took his mother to a streetcar, and when she returned at 11:50 he was in bed and asleep. Police Sergeant Reynolds described the chisel marks on the belfry door and he searched for a tool with which the marks might have been made, and a chisel was found in the pastor’s study which fitted the marks exactly. Letter Proving Durrant’s Innocence. Qkaha, Sept. 26.—A prominent member of the Pinkerton Detective agency parsed through this city yesterday who had just come from San Francisco and is familiar with whole proceedings in the Durrant matter. When pressed by a friend for a tip on the surprise that Durrant’s lawyers were holding back, he said that as the fact would soon come out in court he had no objection to telling what the profound secret was. The detective stud that Durrant had now in his possession and would soon show to the court a letter which is bound to establish his innocence of the crime with which he is charged. This letter was written by Blanche Lamont a day or two .after she is supposed to have been murdered. Concerning the contents of the letter or its exact date, he would not speak, but he said that there could be no doubt but that the letter was written by Miss Lamont later than April 3. Medical'College Professor’s Testimony. San Francisco, Sept. 26,—-Dr. Cheney, who Was to testify that Durrant attended his lecture at the medical college on the afternoon of April 3, says he will make no su ch statement. He says that Durrant is marked present on his book, but that he does not know positively that Durrant was there. Destructive Forest Fires. Carbondale, Pa,, Sept. 26, —Disastrous forest fires have been raging in this vicinity for several days. The villages of Forestdale and Richmond, six miles north of here, are surrounded byfire and many cattle are perishing. The lire companies of Forestdale and Vandling have been fighting the flames for two days and two nights with but little success, and unless rain comes soon *tho destruction to property and the probable loss of life will be terrible. Wants Big Damages. iRfiNTON, 0,, Sept,26.—E. J. Bird. Jr., has filed suit against the First National banlr for $60,000 damages. The suit grows out ’ of the recent sale of the Wellston nail mill, which was owned by the plaintiff, as he alleges, but held by the bank on a note for SI,OOO. The bank sold the mill to the Cut Nail Manufacturers’ association, the-consideration being SB,OOO. Ivl iAs - •’I- ♦ ■•a-.'/. . '

PLEABAMT MILLS. David McC jllotigb is growing weaker. Grandfather Mcßarnes is lying very low with typhoid fever. Albert Fuller returned home last Saturday from bis eastern trip. Norman Acker is still laid up from the effects of treating a cancer. The infant child of Frank Faust is quite ill. It’s recovery is doubtful. Miss Bertha Roop returned home last Sunday from a week’s visit at Bluffton. Herbert Winans and sister. Mabie, are attending the Portland fair this week. Harry Vizard, of Dixon, Ohio, Sundayed here ’ with his brother, Dr. Vizard. Rev. Ryne, the U. B. minister, sent on this work, occupied tbe pulpit last Saturday evening. Call on A. J. Wood lor fine groceries and low’prices. Bring everything yon have to sell and see w bat Jud can do for you. A M. Fuller made one mistake in bis life and that was the other day when he bit his foot wicti an ax. He is now numbered with the cripples. The infant child of Al Roebuck and wife died Monday morning. Tbe funeral occurred Tuesday at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev H. H. Smith, at the Baptist church

An interesting law suit was tried at Esq. Comer’s last Thursday. W. A Thompson vs Sophia Peltz. S. B. Merris and L C. Devoss, attorneys for* defendant. and J. W. Hill attorney for plaintiff. The large roller flour mill owned by Cowan & Smith, burned to the ground last Saturday night, valued at $6,000. There was no insurance on the building, and the loss falls very heavy on the parties. The origin of the fire is unknown, but supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Our citizens were somewhat surprised last Wednesday evening when it was rumored on our streets that W. T. White, of Greenfield, Ind,, and Miss Dovie Martz, of this place, were made man and wife by Esq. Coiner But such was the case, and we now offer our congratulations for their future happiness. We also note tbe marriage ,of B. A Winans, of this place,” to Miss Emma Fuhrman, of Decatur. The wedding ceremony was performed last Saturday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, in the presence of a few immediate revatives. Some very nice presents were given the happy bride. We congratulate Ben on his good fortune, and hope their married life will be along and pleasant one. When you are contemplating matrimony, and are looking around for tbe best place to buy fine furniture, bear in mind that the large stock of Auten & Gay’s is all new and of the best makes and their prices are away below the lowest. Just drop in and cast your optics over their stock, and be convinced that we never told a lie. Remember also, they are located in tbe Ellsworth building on north Second street. 73tf Money to Loan—At six per cent on long time. Abstracts, insurance and collections. Farm and city property for Call on Schurger, Reed <fc Smith. ?_ 42tf Free Delivery.—Leave your orders for chop, bran, midlings, ear or shelled corn, oats ’and screening. The best flour on earth. Alljdelivered at your do<?r. A. Vancamp. 466d12 18w8 Phone No. 15 Letter Lisi. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Decatur, Ind., for the week ending Sept 23. 1895 Ellen Cratreiriiw, G 11. Andrews. Sarah- fluster, A. E, McClain. Persons calling for the above will please say advertised. a John WelfleyP. M.

For Sale. Shropshire lambs, elegible to register and also grades. Any person wishing to improve thei stock will please see J. E. Mann within tbe next fifteen days. 25 4t. A fine present should always be se lected from the best (foods in the city. When you want to make a present, to anyone,'there is nothing so nice as the fine chinaware you can buy so cheap at Woodward & Ball’s. 21 wtf The Indiana Duroc-Jersey Breeding Company, breeders and shippers of Duroc-Jersey swine? prices reasonable. Inspection aud correspondence solicited. J. C Johnson, Sec’y. 26-4 Bloomingsport, Ind. The chance of your life to buy property is at the Commissioners Sale of theC. T. Dorwin property residence and gallery. Sale Oct. 5. 1895. For particulars call on Clark J Lutz, Commissioner. W 26-3 Dr. Chas. E. Miller, who pays special attention to adjusting of lenses to the eyes, will* again be at Holthouse & Smith’s drug store, Saturday, Oct. sth. Considering quality Os goods furnished and services rendered, charges very low. 28-1

INHARMONIOUS ENDING State Democracy Withdraws From the New York (invention. TICKET AND THE PLATFORM. Tammany Given Too Large a Share of the Representation From New York City to Suit the Grace-Fairchild Combine — Will Support Anti-Tain many Tlckete—Declaration an to Excise. Syracuse, Sept. 26. —The Democratic state convention finished its work yesterday by nominating the. following ticket: Secretary of State—Horatio C. King of Brooklyn. Controller—John B. Judson of Gloversville. State Treasurer—D. C. Dow of Cobleski 1. Attorney General—Norton Chase of Albany. State Engineer —Russell K. Stuart of Syracuse. Court of Appeals—John D. Teller of Auburn. The platform adoped declared for home rule in local affairs, economy in public expense and honesty in public office. The excise plank as adopted is as fellows: Equal and honest enforcement of all laws; a proper observation of a day of rest and an orderly Sunday; modifications or repeal of laws unsupported by public opinion; no unjust sumptuary laws; no blue laws: recognition of the fundamental American principle of freedom of conscience; home rule in excise as well as in other matters, within reasonable limitations established to protect the interests of temperance and morality, and aw '''amendment of the excise and other laws by the legislature of the state which shall permit each municipality expressing its sentiments by a popular vote of a majority of its citizens, to determine within such proper legislative restrictions, as shall be required by the interests of the entire state, what may best suit its special necessities and conditions. The platform wound up by reaffirming the national platform of 1892, and an indorsement of the present administration. Not a Harmonious Ending. i. Within two hours after the close of the convention the delegates had taken regular and special trains for home and last night the town was deserted. There has been an absolute lack of enthusiasm from upcountry delegates, and many angry meu because an understanding was not arrived at with the State Democracy people, and Tammany, while exultant at the State Democracy’s defeat, is still disgruntled at the platform declaratoin on excise. Never at any political gathering did so much depend upon the admission of contesting delegations, and never were plans so rudely broken as when the State Democracy refused to enter the convention. Early in the morning it looked as though Augustus Schleu of Erie, for state comptroller, and Daniel B. Griffin of Watertown, for attorney general, would be on the ticket. At 9 o’-clock, one hour before the time set for the meeting of the convention, the slate was unchanged and the platform as agreed upon Tuesday was very little changed. Half an hour later Daniel Griffin, who had a clear field for attorney. general, had declined to ruii; Augustus Schleu. who was slated for controller, had declined to allow his name to be |tsed; Judson was then put down for the controllership;!. C. Dow of Schoharie was slated for state treasurer, and Norton Chase was put on the slate for attorney general, although he had never been mentioned for the office. The nominations were rapidly put through by the convention, and with no great enthusiasm. The results detailed were all because of the withdrawal of the delegates of the State Democracy. When the State Democracy people left-the rink, after being denied more representation, thev were in a fighting frame of mind. The leaders were very free in their expressions of disapproval. Proceedings of the Convention. The convention met yesterday at 11:25 o’clock and approved the report of the committee on contests. There wjis no kick until the New York matter was reached, when the State Democracy attempted to have- a minority report adopted giving them 35 delegates aud Tammany 70. The minority report was defeated, and the committee’s decision awarding one-fifth. of the delegates to tile State DSinocraey was adopted. The Grace-Fairchild people then left the hall, ex-Secretifl-y Fairchild announcing that the state organization would have local tickets of its own. Ex-Governor Flower was then made permanent chairman, and after an address from him the platform was read ana adopted, the candidates were nominated aud the contention adjourned.

4, Army of West Virginia. Posrr.noY, 0., Sept, 26.—Governor McKinley reached the big reunion tent of the society .of the Army of West Virginia yesterday and was greeted by cheers from 5,000 ald~sotdiers. He said that tlie old Army of West Virginia never surrendered but retired a time or two rather hastily. At the campfire last night Governors McKinley and MacCorkle of West Virgina were the principal orators. Other notables, present are Colonel Starr of Richmond. Ind., Colonel Duval of Wellsburg and Colonel Devol of Kansas City. «■ — Senator Blackburn Feels Encouraged. Mexico, Mo., Sept. 26.—Captain C. T. Allen of this city has received a letter from Senator Blackburn of Kenkucky in which he says: “When I first entered the race for re-election to the United States senate things looked shady. Now 1 am rea-enably sure of winning. Things look brighter every day. ’ ’ Silver Ingot. Stolen. London, Sept. 26.—Silver ingots of a total weight of 55,000 ounces, which had been .shipped by Vivian & Co., Swansea, to Sharp <fc Williams, London, were stolen from the van in which they weretshipped while in transit from tie Midland depot. No dew has been lined to the robbers. ■ ' *■ ■