Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 29, Decatur, Adams County, 19 September 1907 — Page 2

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CAUSE MAY BE APPEALED Mayor Coffee Says He Will Refuse to Sign His Orders —The Evidence as Continued. The proceedings opened promptly at nine-thirty o'clock, every councilman being present, and the accused being represented by Attorneys Peterson and Moran, who at once filed an answer to the charges, denying every allegation therein contained. Attorney Peterson then asked that the council appoint one of their members to act as presiding officer, the mayor being the prosecuting witness and interested in the case, and upon the advice of the city attorney L. C. De Voss, the mayor appointed councilman Van Camp to serve in this capacity. The city attorney advised the council and the representatives handling both sides of the case that he would permit no evidence to be introduced that was beyond time or dated back farther than the time of Marshal Green’s appointment a little over a year ago. Mayor Coffee was the first witness and testified as follows: That he had ordered the marshal to arrest Mr. Worley, who was living in adultery, and that the marshal refused to do so and that the marshal then reported that Mr. Worley was enticing young girls into his livery barn on Jefferson street and still refused to make the arrest. After again beiffg ordered so to do by the mayor. Informed marshal that gambling was being carried on by boys across the river and that he ordered him to break it up which he refused to do. He also informed him that a prostitue namely "Virgil C” was holding forth across the river in a tent and that he then ordered him to arrest the said Virgil C. which he refused to do. Also ordered him to arrest Mrs. Sells, who was running a house of ill fame on Eighth street at the request of the surrounding neighbors, and this he failed and refused to do, and that he was forced to get the other police to performe his duties. Also ordered the marshal to arrest Harry Straub, who was living in adultery and that he again refused to do his duty. That he ordered the marshal to see that all saloons were closed promtply at eleven o’clock and that he failed to do this and permitted them to violate the law, and at the same time ordered him to see that the saloons were closed on Sunday and that he failed to enforce this order. That he permitted fights and brawls to be carried on in the city and refused to make any arrests and that he permitted other violations to be carried on without making arrest, and when taken to task for the same, remained silent, and upon one occasion failed to report to the mayor for three days when the law makes it his duty to report every day. That he also reported that there w r as a house of ill fame being run on Winchester street and ordered the marshal to arrest the inmates which he refused to do. This house being run and operated by Mrs. Foster, and that in order to get justice done the citizens, the mayor was forced to secure the services of the deputy sheriff to make the arrests. That he also violated the order of the mayor in collecting fines assessed against Dick Roop, Harry Straub, Tom Covalt and others and permitted them to escape and leave the state. Mayor Coffee was cross examined very sharply by Attorney Peterson and stuck to his original story but did admit that the marshal had arrested many saloon men and caused them to be fined and that the marshal in other instances, but those mentioned above, did his duty in so far as he knew. J. F. Tisron: Resides on Eighth street in this city. That he did report to the mayor that Mrs. Sells was running a house of ill fame and that at the same time he reported the case to the marshal and that a time was set by the marshal to make the arrest and that in some manner Mrs. Sells got wind of the raid and refused to allow any one to enter her house at that time, but that later on she again open-

ed the doors of her house to the public ! and permitted men and boys to enter, i and that in order to get rid of her in that community the neighbors had to go to the owner of the house and ask him to turn her out or they would file an affidavit against him, and that in a few days she left. On cross examlnai tion he admitted tnat ne was a deteci tive. but did not desire to file an affidavit, and did admit that marshal Green informed him that he would lay a plan for pulling the house and that he, Tisson was to report when the house was occupied by men and boys and that he Tison did not report <to the marshal and that in a short i time she moved. H. B. Heller, prosecutor, was called I next by the mayor. He stated that he was present at a conversation had I between the mayor and marshal in relation to the Worley matter and that at that time he was asked for his advice in the matter, and informed the marshal to look up the evidence and they would then file an affidavit That the marshal was to ascertain whether Mrs. Worley was a married or single woman, so that the affidavit could be made secure and that the marshal never reported, and that he never knew of an arrest being made in the case. Also talked concerning the case of Harry Straub living in adultery at his father’s home, but that no arrests were made that he knew of. That the marshal did state in a conversation that the reason he did not arrest the saloon keepers was for the season the mayor would not permit him so to do. Mr. Heller was not cross examined. Frank McConnell was the next witness called and told a story in relation to a fight in the saloon run and operated by Jacob Miller on Monroe street. That he, McConnell, saw the fight and ran out and informed the marshal concerning the trouble, but that the marshal did not interfere and that he did not arrest either of the contestants, and that after being informed of the fight the marshal did go in the saloon and was seen later talking to one of the contestants, and from information he received, took a drink with the victor of the fight. On cross examination, Mr. McConnell stated that he was not positive as to whether the fight stopped when the marshal went into the saloon as he had been struck and did not care to have the dose repeated and left. Council adjourned to meet at one o’clock.

At the afternon session Sam Frank night policeman, was the first witness called by the prosecution. He remembered the time of the fight in the saloon onMonroe street; went to the door of the saloon, saw- the marshal, who said there was a fight on and said one of the contestants is now in the back room washing up. and I won’t arrest one unless I arrest both. That he served many times as marshal during Green’s absence and was always cautioned as to who he arrested, as he was under a heavybond. That he accompanied the marshall to the Sells home on Eighth street and that no arrests were made, and that the marshal made no effort to make any. That the marshal informed he, Frank, to be careful in arresting saloon men. and to let them run along smoothly. On cross examination he stated that he generally talked with the marshal concerning violations, and that the marshal would tell him what plans he had laid to trap criminals. That the marshal did inform him to look after several gambling places and told him where they were, and that he did watch the place described to him. At 3:30 Friday afternoon ths evidence in the Green impeachment case was concluded, and the council went into executive session. The first ballot, voted secretly, resulted in an acquittal of the marshal, four councilmen voting “not guilty” and one “guilty,” and the official was promptly declared “cleared.” Mayor Coffee says he will take the matter into circuit court and will in the meantime refuse to sign his pay vouchers. The evidence as continued yesterday afternoon follows:

Wm Schroeleker the next witness, called in response to a question asked by the mayor as to whether he had ngt stated before Ostemeyer and Brokaw that the marshal did not dare to arrest him, as he had seen the marshal playing poker. To this question he stated that he did not remember of ever making an assertion of that kind. Jacob Miller was the first witness called for the defense and testified that he knew of some trouble his son had in a saloon, which he saw and that the marshal did come in the saloon and the fight was over and the contestants had departed, and that since that time his son has not returned to the city. That the marshal asked him when he came in the saloon whether or not he could'nt keep down trouble, and he said it happened so soon that he couldn't prevent. On cross examination he said that he could not tell whether the men were in the saloon at the time the marshal came in or not, but to the best of his ability he was of the opinion the contestants had gone. L. C. DeVoss, the next witness, stated that on the night of the saloon brawl, that he was talking to the marshal near the Old Adams County Bank, when Frank McConnell came up and said there was a fight in that saloon, and they are beating a man to death. Marshal started on a run, and at the same time blew his whistle and in several seconds was on the scene, but by the time the marshal got there the fight was over, and contestants lied. His story was unshaken on cross examination.

J. B. Stoneburner was called next, and testified to the fact that he was acquainted with a man named Worley, while he lived in Decatur. That he had a conversation with Marshal Green in relation to Mr. Worley's wife, and that he, Stoneburner, did consent to assist in running down some facts in the case, and that he wrote several letters to parties, asking if they could give him any information on the subject, but could find out nothing, and that he wrote the letters at the soliciation of the marshal. Cross examinaion, he stated that from what he saw that the reputation of the Worleys from what he could determine from his own observations was good, but that the general opinion was that it was bad. Peter Mongey, the blacksmith, was the next witness called, and stated on direct examination that he had a conversation with Marshal Green in relation to Worley, and during that conversation the marshal informed he, Mongey, to report to him if he saw any girls or women going to Worley's barn on Jefferson street, and to report to him. On cross examination he said that the reputation of Worley was bad for morality. Anslem Bremercamp testified that he was present at a time when Marshal Green and Peter Mongey had a conversation in relation to Worley, as to his conduct, and during that conversation the marshal asked Mongey if he had seen any women going into the barn, and if so to report to him, and that he otherwise inquired into Worley’s actions. On cross examination he said Worley’s reputation was bad. Seph Melchi, the barber, was called, and testified that he remembered the time his brother got in jail and on the next morning went with the marshal to the jail and got his brother; on the same morning they met the mayor and the marshal then said, Dave, I am going to let this man go, as he has a sore hand in response the mayor said all right. On cross examination he could not be shaken in the least, and his story stood for its worth. Marshal Green took the stand next in his own defense and told of the time of his appointment by the mayor as marshal of the city, and stated that on the 25th day of August, 1907, the mayor ordered him to turn in his resignation, he saying at that time, I understand you are holding police court before Squire Smith and said if the mayor and marshal can’t work together you had better resign at once. That he had arrested a man the night before and had tried the case before Squire Smith upon the recommendation of the prosecutor, the mayor being at home at the time. That the mayor never said that he had not fulfilled his duty until the charges were preferred. That on two or three days after he had another conversation with the mayor, and that he still refused to give any reasons why he, the marshal, should resign. That shortly after they held another conversation and at that time the mayor said something about boys playing cards across the river and that he spoke something concerning Virgil C being in a tent across the river holding illicit relations with boys and men, and that he Informed the mayor that he had investigated these cases and that nothing serious was being committed. That he said something concerning the house of ill fame being run by Mrs. Sells on Eighth street, and that he. the marshal, then said. I have been investigating that case for some time, and if the neigh-

bors would keep still that he would be able to catch them and make the arrests as desired He finally denied the fact that he had ever told Mr* Sells that he was going to arrest her, and in fact never gave her any warning. That in relation to the saloons running open on Sundays and after hours he says he informed the night police to see that they closed promptly. and that when he informed the mayor on this subject, that the mayor refused to say anything and that he never gave him any instructions as to how to proceed, which he refused to do. and that he has always tried to work with the mayor in every respect. That he never played poker and has never been in a poker room since being marshal, except when making a raid on these places. Marshal Green’s testimony was very strong in his own behalf, and the cross examination on the part of the mayor did not shake him in the least, and he made an excellent witness, and his testimony carried weight to bis listeners as he seemed to be fair and honest in every respect. Councilman Burns and Chronister were both used as to the fact as to whether the mayor was intoxicated on a certain date or not. which evidence was ruled out by the city attorney. o — DIED YESTERDAY ABOUT NOON Well Known Farmer Injured internally Alighting from Rig, and His Death Soon Resulted.

Jesse T. Watkins, aged sixty-nine years, and one of the best known men in St. Marys township, died 'Friday morning at eleven o’clock at his home one and one-half miles south of Pleasant Mills, after an illness of twelve hours duration, death resulting from a rupture of the bowels. Mr. Watkins on Thursday had gone to the home of his son in law to spend the day and returned home late in the evening and in getting out of his rig wrenched himself in some manner that caused him great pain. However, he did his usual work about the barn and house before retiring and it was then that he began to suffer untold agony and pain. Physicians were sent for immediately, but could afford no relief, and at eleven o’clock Friday death relieved him. A post mortem examination was held which disclosed the fact that when he jumped from the rig one of the intestines had been ruptured and that several others had been disarranged. Mr. Watkins was born in Knox county. Ohio, and when reaching his majority came to this county, purchased a farm and has resided here ever since. He was well known all over the county and his friends were innumerable. The funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed and will not be announced until they hear from a son. deceased leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. o WILL SOON SHUT DOWN. Copper Mines in and About Butt e Montana. A crisis in the copper situation, due to a deadlock between the producer and the consumer, has resulted in a tremendous overproduction of the metal. and the Amalgamated Copper company, the largest producer of copper in this country, will soon shut down its mines in and about Butte, Mont. News Oi the intended suspension of operations there was made known here by an interest closely identified with the company and the Amalgamated stock fell over four points on the stock exchange. The shares of the company sold down to $60.25. which is 61 points under the high record price of the year. It is said that the suspension at the Butte mines will throw 10,000 men out of work. The Amalgamated Copper company has had difficulty in obtaining adequate supply of fuel at Butte, and this is said to be a contributing cause for the shut down. o — WHEAT GROWERS ORGANIZED.

Spokane. Wash., Sept. 17.—Wheat growers in the Palouse belt, south of Spokane, where several counties will each yield more than 9,000,000 bushels of grain this season, have organized a farmers’ union for the purpose of handling their product and establishing independtn warehouses to combat the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company, operated in Washington Q n-1 Oregon as part of the Harriman system. James Walters, a bonanza rancher of Garfield, is at the head of the organization, which has already shipped 500,000 bushels of wheat to the Pacific coast over an opposition road, which, it is given out, will get the rest of the business. o The G. R. and I. scnedule will be changed September the twenty ninth and the trains will be practically run the same as formerly.

A CLAIM OF LONG STANDING Governor Refused to Sign Legislative Measure But the Measure Was Passed Over His Head. Governor Hanly yesterday justified expectations. He refused to sign the bonds, provided for by the last General Assembly, issued for the benefit of Vincennes university, to the amount of $120,548, and for a time, at least, the university will not get this money For years the trustees of Vincennes university have contended that the state owed the university some money on account of lands that the state took from the institution early in the last century. To first one session and then another this claim has been presented and turned down by the General Assemblies. But the General Assembly of 190/ looked kindly on the university and authorized the issuance of $120,548 worth of bonds, the proceeds of which were to go to the university. Governor Hanly vetoed the bill authorizing this bond issue, and both houses promptly passed the measure over his veto. In his message the governor took the position that the bill was invalid. In refusing to sign the bonds yesterday that were presented to him. Governor Hanly took the same ground —that the act authorizing their creation was invalid. They were brought to the governor by John E. Reed, deputy state auditor, who had first taken them down to Fred Sims, secretary of state. The signature of both the secretary of state and the governor must be on these bonds, according to the terms of the law. Mr. Sims told Mr. Reed that he would not sign until the bonds had been presented to and signed by the governor. Together the two went to the governors office. The governor told Mr. Reed he could leave the bonds there, but that he, the governor, would not sign them. He said that he thought the act itself was invalid, as he had stated in his veto message, and that since writing that message he had consulted with high legal authority, who agreed with him in this opinion.

THREE MARRIAGE LICENSES Kalver and Hurst File Bond—Defendant in Damage Suit Fails to Appear—Other News. The will of John E. Rose, the Berne merchant, who died recently of a peculiar skin disease, was probated. It was very short and businesslike, providing for the payment of debts and funeral expenses, and bequeathing all his property to his wife. Lizzie Rose. The document was written June 25th last and witnessed by J. D. Winteregg and Amos Hirschey. William Bebout of Jefferson township, was appointed administrator with the will annexed. Attorney C. J. Lutz has entered his appearance for the defendants in the case of Henry Young vs Sarah and Walter Hetler, suit to reform deed, and was ruled to answer. Charles Mathewson, defendant in a damage suit, filed by Jerome B. Cartin, in which $75 is demanded, failed to appear today, as summoned, and judgment will probably be rendered on default. Ida Koldeway vs. Wililam Koldeway, et al, partition, defendants were ruled to answer absolute within five days. Isadore Kalver and Will Hurst have filed bond in the sum of S2OO each for their appearance, when required to answer to the charge of maintaining a nuisance. The cause will likely not be tried until the November term. Otho Lobenstein, aged twenty, a blacksmith from Berne, and Adda Brandberry, aged nineteen, of Monroe, have been granted a marriage license. A license to wed has been granted to Harry K. Shockley, aged twentytwo, a clerk, from Berne, and Rositta Rumple, aged twenty-one, a telephone girl, also of Berne. Another license granted was to Wallace Hiestand. aged twenty, a farmer from Jay county, and Dora Stuber, aged seventeen, of Jefferson township. —o FOUND AT LAST. J. A. Harmon, of Lizemore, West Va„ says: “At last I have found the perfect pill that never disappoints me; and for the beneit of others afflicted with torpid liver fed chronic constipation, wi'l say: take Dr. Kings New Life Pills.” Guaranteed satisfactory. 25c at Blackhura Pharmacy. ro * raj* FUee- Drwrtete er* aatherisM te rofW* “ FASO eiNTMXKT te ear* te «te U tetew te.

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The county commissioners at Ufayette gave the Chicago and Western Indiana traction company, knoirn as "The Educational Route," a chise over two sections of the Romney road. The company proposes to build an electric line from Lafayette to Greencastle, a distance of fifty, nine miles, and w-ill parallel the Me non railroad most of the way. The seed season is open, and dealers report a marked increase in business. There is a good demand for timothy. Rye is being bought up all over the country. The supply is limited and the price unusually high. It is too early for seed wheat. As a general thing, all seeds are higher that last year. Blue grass is so high as t» be prohibitive. This is due to the short crop and a monopoly which aists in the blue grass region. Mrs. Lucien P. Ferry has just celebrated her ninety-third birthday anniversary at Decatur, receiving the congratulations of many friends. Mrs. Ferry is the widow of a distinguished Fort Wayne lawyer of pioneer days and is the mother of Mrs. W. P. McMillen, of Decatur, and Mrs. R. D. Boyles, of Fort Wayne. She is remarkably active and retains a lively interest in affairs of the day.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. Detective M. E. Babcock arrived la the city last night with Ike Raber, an alleged forger from Indianapolis, whom he had arrested at Fort Wayne They were met here by Detective Brown, a member, as is Babcock of the Webster agency, and the latter was relieved of his prisoner. Brown taking him bad to Indianapolis to answer the charge. Babcock has been conducting a news-; stand at Decatur, but sold the place two weeks ago to enter the thief catch. - ing profession. His headquarters an now at Indianapolis.—Bluffton Banner. The promised change in weather conditions prevails today, much to the satisfaction of the managers of the county fair. The dark clouds and heavy atmosphere of yesterday have been dispelled by the brightness of the sun and from early indications the weather will remain cool and pleasant The rains of the opening day had the effect of delaying the placing of many exhibits, but the forces were at wort this morning with -II their energy and the show was in order, in all the departments, in time for the inspec tion of the early arrivals —Van Vert Bulletin. Engineer Waldo, who pulled the throttle on the Clover Leaf train which killed little 18-months-old Bur Hubbard at Herbst, it is said, as been seriously affected by the ac0 ’ dent and is the victim of a severe nervous shock as a result, says the Marion Tribune. The sight of ® tiny tot toddling upon the trae s right in front of the large iocomo.i'® has left a vivid impression on 1 mind, and he Is in danger of ing a nervous wreck. —Frankfort cent. Stimulation Without That Is the watchword what Orlno Laxative Fru . l \ ’ does. Cleanses and stimulates bowels without Irritation in any THE HOLTHOUSE DRtG coThe question is often asked ® long will these motion picture = 0 last?” An answer that is P :pbab ’'Lj correct as any Is, that they as long as they give a cleau, - entertainment for the very nPin ’ price of five cents. Essentia '.' a sffow®for people to whom co ’' luxuries are denied, but it is a able fact, that all kinds of P eope ai | tend and take an evident enjoy® in every show.