Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 10, Decatur, Adams County, 9 May 1907 — Page 7

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' PAID INTEREST ON BANK FUNDS The Settlement Figured Over One Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Dollars —Many Corporate Fees. That the business of the present fiscal year will eclipse that of any past year in the history of the office of the secretary of state is shown In the quarterly settlement made by F. A. Sims, secretary of state, with the auditor of state. Mr. Sims paid over a total of $116,964.35 in collections made by his office during the months of February, March and April. This is the largest three months’ settlement ever made by the office and was over twice as large a settlement as that of the preceding three months. The heavy increase in business is due to many large fees paid into the office by domestic corporations. Yesterday was the end of the first year Mr. Sims has been in office, his term having begun April 1, 1906, by appointment. He is the first secretary of state to turn into the State treasury the interest on bank deposits of state funds and he has turned over in this way the sum of $645.14 which is sufficient to pay the salary of one of the stenographers in the office. o — ARRANGINGFOR ELK STATE MEET To Be Held in Lafayette Early Next Month. P. J. Fallen, of Indianapolis, member of the board of trustees of the Indiana State Elks’ association, was in Lafayette yesterday and conferred with the executive committee of the local lodge in regard to the state meeting to be held in that city June 5 and 6. The membership of the order in Indiana has reached the 12,000 mark and the thirty-five lodges who affiliate with the state organization will send large delegations to attend the convention. In fact, it will be the largest assembly of Elks ever held in the state. The program of the Lafayette lodge has not been made public, but it is safe to say that no visitor will be unsatisfied. The parade this year will be a big feature and will surpass any similar event even attempted. It is now assured that at least twelve bands will participate, which, in itself, will be a record breaker. The parade will take place on Thursday, June 6th, and Hon. William E. English, of Indianapolis, past grand exalted ruler, has been selected as grand marshal. Many members of the order of national prominence will be heard. appendicitis. Is due in a large measure to abuse of the bowels, by employing drastic purgatives. To avoid all danger, use only Dr. King’s New Life Pills, the safe,, gentle cleansers and invigorators., Guaranteed for headache, biliousness,, malaria and jaundlje, at Blackburn drug store. 25c. — o— The K. of C. lodge is making great preparationsfjor their meeting to be held in this city next Sunday, they will take a class through the work. A large crowd of out-of-town members are expected, and a fine program has been arranged.

THE WORK OF PROFESSIONALS . ——. Night Agent Stoneburner Looked Into the Business End of an Ugly Looking Revolver. Decatur was visited Thursday night by a gang of desperadoes and hold up men of the worst type, and as a result two of the depots in our city were relieved of money amounting to nearly forty dollars and several mileage books. That th men were desperate and meant business was evidenced by the fact that they were heavily armed and flashed and flourished their guns in a reckless manner. From what is able to be learned the gang was composed of three men, all of whom must have been young as the description of two of the men are in the hands of the police, and they say they were of boyish appearance. That the city was harboring holdup men was first ascertained and learned by agent Babcock at the Clover Leaf, who, about eleven o’clock closed his office and went over to spend a few minutes with the agent at the Chicago and Erie depot. When Babcock went to the Erie depot he stepped into the waiting room, which was dark, and sat down on a seat. He glanced through the window and saw a man acting suspicious and calling the agent they went outside and inquired what the man wanted and the fellow immediately started to act drunk and offered the boys a drink, which they refused,, and the fellow sauntered off down the track west. Agent Babcock then returned to the Clover Leaf depot and then ascertained that he had during his absence been visited by robbers and relieved of five dollars and thirty cents in money and two mileage books. In looking around he found the men had effected an entrance by forcing the door and had undoubtedly left the building by the same route. Babcock at once summoned the police and they started an investigation. In the meantime the robbers must have gone to the G. R. & I. depot and it was here that night agent Israel Stoneburner had an experience which he will no doubt remember for many days to come. Stoneburner was sitting in his office reading, which was about eleven-thirty o'clock, when he heard some one enter the waiting room of the depot. He paid no attention to this until some one tapped on the ticket window. Thinking it was some of the transfer men or other employees about the station, without hesitation he threw up the shutter and at once found himself staring into the mouth of what looked to be a young cannon, but which proved however, to be only a thirty-eight revolver, with a man standing behind the gun with a handkerchief over the lower part of his face. He w’as dressed in a dark suit of clothes and wearing a slouch hat. Stoneburner thought that some of the boys were playing a joke on him. and reached through the barred window and tried to grab the gun. The robber then gave vent to an oath saying you stand back or I will fill you full of holes, and it was then that he fully realized that the affair was no joking affair, but was a stern reality. He was informed that another robber was standing outside and that if he made a crooked move he would certainly be shot. To assure himself that the fellow was not joking, Israel looked out the window and saw a man standing there with a gun leveled at him, but as to this man he could give no description. He was then informed that they wanted money and was instructed to hand out what cash there was in the money drawer, which he did without any hesitation turning over to Mr. Holdup man the sum of $25.25 belonging to the company. They then made a request that he turn over his own pocketbook, which he did, there being a five dollar bill enclosed in this. With a kind good night and thanking him for the amount secured, the robber turned and fled. During the course of the holdup the telephone bell rang, but the men would not let him answer it, but after they had gone he took down the receiver and was informed by agent Babcock that he had been robbed, and to be on the lookout. Stoneburner told him it was too late, as he had been touched and the men gone. The police were summoned immediately and a rigid search was made, but no trace of the men could be found. The police then telephoned to Bluffton and other surrounding towns informing them of the transaction, and telling them to be on the lookout for the men. As soon as the police at Bluffton learned of the affair they swore in® several deputies and went to the Clover Leaf railroad, arriving there just as a freight train pulled in. A search of the train was made, and a yourg fellow was taken from a coal car. Marketed as if he was drunk, and was turned over to the marshal, while the balance of the force went to search the balance of the' train, and the; fqu.id in a car loaded with gas pipe a -other young man, who was also taken 'ate custody.

After securing this man and getting off the train, they heard a shot and rushing up to the marshal found that his prisoner had escaped, the officer making the following excuse, by saying that the fellow took a gun from his pocket and ordered him to throw up his hands. This the marshal refused to do, and clinched with the man, grabbing the gun in one hand. In so doing the gun broke and the cartridges were spilled on the ground. The man immediately broke loose and started to run and the marshal shot at him, and it is thought he hit him, as the robber was seen to limp. He crawled under the train and made good his escape as no further clew could be found. The other young man gave his name as William Herd, and letters on his person showed that he hailed from Kokomo. The police were called up at Kokomo and they informed the Bluffton officials that Herd was a desperate and dangerous man, and was well known in Kokomo, although he had not been there for several months. Herd says that he did not know anything about the man who got away, and says that he never saw him, neither was he ever with him. Marshal Green accompanied by agents Stoneburner and Babcock left this morning for Bluffton and will endeavor to identify the man, and if he is the right party he will be brought back to this city and will be put on trial. Agent Bryson of the G. R. & I. informs us that the men arrived at their station just one day late, for had they come on Wednesday night they might have secured SBOO, which was forwarded to headquarters, it being their monthly business, and he is certainly thankful for small favors. It seems as if the robbers did not molest any one but the depots, as no other complaints or losses have been reported to the police. The loss*sustained by the two companies was very light and the agents of the respective roads are extremely thankful that no more money was on hand. A telephone message from Marshal Green Friday afternoon was to the effect that the man captured was not one of those wanted here. Mr. Babcock, the Clover Leaf operator, stating positively that he was not either of the men whom he saw. However, the hat worn by the man's companion, who got away, was identified as the one worn by one of the men seen here. Herd will pr-.bably be released. o LOOKING FOR TRAIN WRECKERS Clover Leaf Detectives at Work at Lerna, Illinois. Clover Leaf detectives are making an effort to run down the party or parties who attempted to wreck a Clover Leaf train near Lerna, 111., Sunday night. The attempt was made at a highway crossing, one mile east of the Illinois village. The flangeways on the crossing were filled with fence rails and a breaking plow was placed on the crossing. Every indication pointed to a determined effort to cause a loss of property and perhaps several lives. As luck would have it a heavy freight was the first train to strike the obstruction. Fortunately it ploughed itself safely through. The plow was the property of a farmer living alongside the Clover Leaf right of way. The perpetrators of the dastardly deed had carried it to the crossing from a point about 200 yards away, where it had been left in a field by its owner. The road’s detectives are making good progress in their investigations and some startling disclosures are expected ere long. The Clover Leaf had the same sort of trouble at the same point about two years ago. oPROOF OF FISHERMEN’ SUCCESS Allison and Waring Send Home Tarpon Scales. D. M. Hensley received a letter from R. K. Allison today. Tarpon, Texas, enclosing in the envelope scales off tarpon fish, with writing upon them that designate the length and weight of the victims of his hook and line. Some of the scales are two inches in diameter, and the fish, from which they were taken, weighed from 100 lbs. to 156 lbs. Mr. Allison and L. C. Waring left here some time ago for this place and the finny tribe is hav-, ing a strenuous life in that lake. Inasmuch as the scales from the fish have been received in evidence of their capture by these gentlemen, it cannot be termed a fish story. o C. D. Fry arrived today from Hillsboro, 111., and will submit a bid this evening on the Madison and Third street improvements. Mr. Fry is the gentleman who constructed First street last year.

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AT LAGRANGE THREE YEARS Success Characterized His Labors and Expressions of Regret When He Left. Lagrange people, irrespective of church affiliations, were much disappointed when it was learned that Dr. Wilcox would not return. There had been general expression of the hope that he might for another year, at least, carry forward the successful work which had characterized his labors here the three proceeding years. But other communities had learned of Dr. Wilcox’s success and peculiar fitness, and no less than four charges, paying from SIOO to S4OO per year more than Lagrange, had not only asked for his services, but had sent delegates to the conference to urge their claims. Among them were: Angola, Auburn,Winchester and Decatur, where he will receive a salary of $1,500. Lagrange people are too much interested in the welfare of Dr. Wilcox to interfere with any movement which tends to his material or spiritual advancement, and there will be general hope that he may continue to grow in popular favor and usefulness. It is believed that his successor, Rev. Norris, who is recognized as one of the ablest preachers in the conference, and who has filled some of the best appointments in the conference, will be able to carry forward the excellent work inauguarted by Dr. Wilcox. Mrs. Wilcox, who has had charge of the music at the church, will be greatly missed. She is an accomplished musician, and has given her best efforts for the provision of the excellent music furnished at the M. E. church —Lagrange Saturday Call. —o - - — SHE MADE THINGS BLUE Officers Dismantled Her Home Compelling Her to Seek New Shelter. The officers were notified to set the goods of Mrs. Ira Smith out in the street Friday, and deputy sheriff Butler, accompanied by constable Smith, went to her place of residence in Cooktown and proceeded to comply with the law. Mrs. Smith became enraged at the action and the air was dark blue for a square each direction from the emphatic language she used in denouncing the officers. However, they continued to vacate the house, regardless of her threats, placing her goods out in the street. The interior of the house was a sight to behold. Large pieces of tobacco that had been chewed could be found in any direction a person would look. Insects of some description could be seen scrambling in an effort to escape the strong arm of the law, and in fact it was a disgrace to any community. Where Mrs. Smith will locate is not known, but she is talking of going to Bluffton. It is hoped that wherever she finds shelter hereafter, her household affairs will be conducted in a more cleanly and civilized manner. o C. A. ROOP NOT AT FAULT. Burly Bartender Shot Him Without Cause. F. S. Rhoades, of Chicago Heights, Illionis, writes the Willshire Herald, the following explanation of the shooting of C. A. Roop, mentioned in this paper several weeks ago: In behalf of C. A. Roop, I wish to give the people of Willshire and vicinity an idea of how he was shot, and also to impress upon your minds it was not his fault, and caused to suffer in the w r ay he is now suffering. On Sunday, March 10, ’O7, a quarrel arose between his brother, Jess Roop, and a Polish bartender and as it was all uncalled for, he was talking and trying to pacify them and in so doing the bartender became frightened and thought he meant to make trouble and pulled a gun and stepped back three feet and shot The ball — a 38-caliber —entered his right hip and went clear through. Three physicians attended him at first. For six weeks he has laid and suffered untold agony, and I am not able to say when he will be better. He is unable to move and lays there and suffers. o THEY LEARNED THEM ALL RIGHT Members of the Decatur Commercial club were in Marion yesterday afternoon to confer with W. H. Wiley, secretary of the Marion Commercial club, relative to locating a factory at Decatur. The visitors wanted to learn the methods of the local organization.—Marion Leader.

VISITS OLD BATTLE GROUNDS Also Many Other Historic Places—Describes Her Trip in an Interesting Manner. Mrs. Jacob Buhler, who has been in the south several months in hopes of improving her health, writes her husband a very interesting letter from Chattanooga, Tenn. In part she says: "The weather here the last four days has been fine. Is just warm enough to be comfortable. Yesterday we took an outing and got home just as a heavy rain came up. We cannot tell how near a storm is or how soon it will pour down rain, as the mountains hide the view and many people are caught out and drenched unexpectedly. We visited the Confederate cemetery, also the Jewish cemetery; they are just opposite each other. The Jewish grounds are kept in fine order and have many fine monuments. But the Confederate is not well kept and you may see the old slab tomb like we have in our old cemetery out near the Clover Leaf railroad, and the queer old way of spelling and composing epitaphs that were used a hundred years ago, I suppose. Most of the Confederate soldiers are buried at Knoxville. One does not see as many varieties of flowers in these places as we see north; the soil is not so fertile here. Yet there are many beautiful blooming shrubs that we never see in the North. Roses are now blooming profusely, so is the snowball. All plants have been greatly retarded and blighted by the unusual cold weather and heavy frosts. Wish you could see all the fine mountain sights. I never tire looking at them. There is always something new to notice. We stood a long time yesterday viewing the bluffs of the Tennessee river. Here on its banks are built manay palatial homes, and there is an Island that is cultivated, corn being raised on it last year. This island is opposite the bluffs and near the bridge where Gen. Grant and his men crossed in their pontoons. Next Wednesday is May day and as the schools here always take a holiday at this time, we are planning to take our dinnesr and go to Lookout Mt. again. We will gather flowers and go over the old sacred places where our brave soldiers fought and died. I looked over part of the places the first time we went up. But there is so much to see you cannot see all in one trip. Those Palisades that are 400 feet high and perpendicular w’ere climbed by Gen. Grant’s men, making ladders of sapplings and as there were heavy clouds and fog too, I suspect, for there are some very heavy fogs here, these brave men ascended unnoticed by the Confederates, and hoisted the flag. This was what is known as the “Battle about the Clouds.’’ It would take a whole history to tell this story in full detail, and then no one can fully understand what these hardships were until they come here and go over the grounds and see all the different stations, even then we only have a faint impression of the actual suffering and privation and hunger endured by our “Boys in Blue," or the “Boys in Gray’’ either. Mrs. Buhler also gives a graphic story of her trip from Cincinnati south, describing the trip through twenty-seven tunnels, the longest being at King mountain, also describing views of Kentucky river, High Bridge, Cumberland mountains. Emery river and other beautiful scenes. Mrs. Buhler says she Is gaining strength and expects to be fully recovered by the time set for her return, about June Ist. — o — GONE TO LINN GROVE. John W. McKean Will Live With His Son There. John W. McKean is no longer a resident of Decatur, having divided the household effects among; the children save what he wanted for his own use. He has gone to Linn Grove, where he will take up his residence and live with his son, Dr. T. J. McKean. He leaves Decatur with the knowledge that many of our people are the most kind, hospitable and charitable on the face of the earth, and he leaves only because he has to have a home. During the residence of both Mr. and Mrs. McKean in this city they formed many pleasant acquaintances, and in fact they enjoyed their lives here better than at any other place. The friends of Mr. McKean regret his moving away. o Otto Rieff. of Berne, was a business caller in our city last evening.