Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 132, Decatur, Adams County, 12 June 1903 — Page 1

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TRAIN ROBBERY. Daring Men Burglarize Erie Express. BOTH captured, and are in jail AT HUNTINGTON. Goods Strewn Along the Chicago & Erie Tracks From Hammond to Huntington. -pt- il to Daily Democrat. 2::D p. M Huntington, Ind.. June 12.—Number eight, a fast east bound night express train on the Erie railroad, was robbed last night by two daring men who an* now behind the l>ar- at the police station of this city. The deed was a bold one and but for the miscalculation of the robbers would have lieen successfully executed. Train eight carries through express from Chicago to Nev. York and often several cars are run "blind,” as it is termed by railroaders or without a messenger and it was in one of these cars that the robbers did their work. How they entered the car is a mystery, as the only doors are at the sides and these were locked at Chicago. When once in, however, the entire cargo, which was valued at thousands of dollars, was at their disjxisal. for it was an easy thing to roll off a bit of valuable merchandise at appointed {daces, which would after wards be gathered up by other members of the gang. Just how much had lieen taken could not lie determined this morning, but when the car was examined it was found that every box and package had been torn open and that a con siderable amount of jewelry was missing. Often times the express ears are not opened between New York and Chicago and to their mis fortune, the robbers misjudged the ear which they entered to be one of this class. It was not. however, and when the train reached here the express messenger opened up the car to unload a Huntington consignment. Two men then stepjied out of the darkness, to the trainmen’s surprise. One ot these he covered with a revolver and made an easy capture but the other leaped from the train and disapjteared down the tracks. A policeman gave chase and fired five shots at the desjierado but missed each time. The man fled to a nearby stave yard where the policeman caught him as he was trying to crawl between two piles of lumber. The fellow kick ed liard and battered the face of the plucky officer considerable before help came, but he was finally over powered and landed behind the liars with his companion. The Wells, Fargo company will send out a number of their police force to in vestigatc and find, if possible, the other members of the gang, who arc , certainly of u very desperate character. THE SOCIAL. Affair at Flanders' Home Quite Successful. •he lawn fete which was given hy the June section of the Ladies’ Mite society of the Methodist 1 Lurch, at the home of Mrs. George Handers, last evening, was a sue ‘ ''ss, but not as decided as it would have lieen had the weather heen more favorable. A fine lunch was served and Jail those who attended were well pleased with the efforts "• the ladies who had the affair in charge. The lawn was ablaze with •'apunese lanterns and the Aeolian Musical club furnished delightful "rnsic during the evening

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GOOD TIME. Ladies Enjoy Yesterday With Miss Case at Magley. Miss Mina Case of Magley very charmingly entertained a number of her lady friends from this city Yesterday, the guest of honor being Miss June Merryman, whose wedding day approaches. The ladies drove to Magley yesterday morning and the Case home was thrown wide ojien for the day. A five j course dinner was served at noon and luncheon at five o’clock in the evening. The guests included Mrs. | Claude Cole of Lancaster, Ohio,Mrs. AV. F. Brittson, Mrs. C. C. Schafer, Mrs. Hurry Daniel, Mrs. Roy Archbold, and Misses June Merryman, Mary Myers and Bessie Schrock. Another event in honor of Miss June Merryman is announced for Satur<lay afternoon, when Mrs. Roy Archbold will give a "shower.” COURT NEWS. Elizabeth Waldron Granted a Divorce. Other Business as Transacted Today in Circuit and Probate Court. Considerable business was transacted in circuit court today, the same being recorded as follows: State vs Edward Touhey case dismissed by prosecutor. Lemuel B. Stevens vs Archie P. Hardison et al. bond of the commissioner filed and approval. Benjamin Emer ine vs Maria Emerine judgement, on verdict for defendant. Troy Huey et al, ex parte, ditch proceedings, time for making report extended to first day of September term. John C. Glendenning, executor. vs David Wheeler, finding for I defendant, judgment vs plaintiff for costs. Elizabeth A. Waldron vs James A. Waldron, divorce granted, name of plaintiff changed to Eliz.abeth A. Patterson and prohibited from marrying for two years. ! Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Fruiklin E. Felts vs William I Smith, deposition of George Feltz ordered taken at Leonards law i 'office. Fort Wayne, June 15. German Building. Loan Fund & Saving I association vs Flora E. and Isaac A. Wible. app-aranee enteral by | L. C. De Voss for defenndant. In ’ probate court Barbara E. Houser, I guardian of Clarence and Susie j Hower, filed final report and was discharged us to Susie. A final re- , jxirt was ordered in matter of Ca- | I therim Mallonce, D D f'lark admiidstrator. EVERYBODY GOES TO “SKEWL." A crowded house is assured for , the home talent entertainment "Ye Deestra-ct Skewl,” at Bosse's opera house tonight under the supervision of Miss Herschey and with Barney Kai ver as comedian. Anti cipations of the aching sides, causal by the frequent outbursts of laughter, will no doubt be realized. The program was publishal yesterday and was funny just to read it. If you haven't already concluded to attend, rush to Holthouses’ pill shop and SL-Cure the best seat left or a chair in the aisle or you will be sorry for years to come. At last night’s practice everyone proval him or herself an actor or actress of no little merit and their friends will no doubt be proud of them after they view them through opera glasses at tonight's performance. The »<Tair is under the auspices of the Presbyterian church. If Barney Kalver is successful tonight he may conclude to become a real actor.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 12, 1903.

THAT CRUSADE. Berne Witness Evening Up Its Differences. The Worthy Cause of Temperance is Humiliated by its Leadership. — The Berne Witness is crawfishing. It now claims that it's effort to give Mr. Soldner the worst of it in a business way was because the firm of Siniison & Soldner withdrew their patronage from the Witness because that paper accepted advertising from Decatur merchants. This is the foundation upon which the Witness ciitor stands in his crusade for the cause of temperance. Isn’t that a fine specimen of Christianity and isn't that a brave and courageous spirit to promulgate while championing such a deserving cause. The Witness editor simply admits that he is using the crusade as a means of satisfying his personal feelings against a few peoI pie who have not patronized the Witness according to his views of generosity. We advise the crusaders to place a new leader at the helm. Their cause is a worthy one but it must have a more solid and sincere leader than one who cares more for evening up his differences than he does for promoting the cause he represents. Public questions of this or any other character never succeed under such thin skinned arguments. If the Berne Witness believes in temperance he should talk in an open and honorable way. He should show his readers the justice, the honor and the glory that would follow in the footsteps of sobriety, and likewise give the adverse conditions 'of an “open” town. Did you ever see anyreasoning along this line? Instead those who fail or refuse to sign a remonstrance is black listed and his name and his business given as a tit subject to be severly let alone by- his followers. This is the trade in stock and it is discreditable and more dishonorable than openly- adI vocatingthe curses of intemperance. Independance is one of the fundamental principles ujxrn which this government rests and this spirit is one of the highest prizes of American citizenship. You can coax amt argue men into most anything that lis honorable and right, but drive them and bulldoze them never. The ! anti- saloon league of Berne can profit much by practicing a few I of these precepts, and by giving the rights of others the consideration that is theirs by moral and legal right. A QUIET TIP. — Dr. Horne Thinks Democrats Should Nominate Eichhorn. Dr. Brose Horne of Marion was at new Claypool today. Notwithstand ing Horne's difference with Govern or Durbin, resulting from the ex posure of methods at the state prison, he is a close friend of the governor's secretary, Mr. Lockwood, and they belong to the same college fraternity. It was but natural, therefore, that Horne should call on Mr. Lookwood at the governor’s office. It is unuderstood that there is no longer any personal feeling between Dr. Horne and the govern or, although the doctor expects to make some further ex{x>sures that will bo interesting to the public. Dr Horne thinks that the democrats have a goal chance to carry the state next year and ho says they should nominate W. 11. Eichhorn of Bluffton for governor. Personally he is for G. A. H. Shidler of Marion for that office.—lndianaopils Sent! nel.

BROKE JAIL. Richards, the Van Wert Murderer, Gets Away. Sheriff Butler has received word that he will be paid the sum of S2OO if he can capture Edward Richards and twenty-five dollars for Tom Roach. The two men escaped from jail at Van Wert Tuesday. Richards was awaiting trial on a charge of murder, he having killed his bro-ther-in law about three months ago, mistaking him for a policeman. He is desreibed as a man of dark complexion, with sandy moustache, thumb and index finger off left hand, squints his eyes when talking weigh one hundred and ninetypounds. Roach is a race horse man and was in jail on a misdemeanor | charge. OLIVERS SAFE. Family Are Rescued From Their Home. TAKEN FROM SECOND STORY WHEN WATER STOOD WAIST DEEP. Another Letter From Adda Barnett Tells of the Hardships—Went 72 Hours Without Sleep. The Oliver family at Venice have been located and are now being i cared for at St. Louis. A letter reeeived by .1, B. Stoneburner this morning from Adda Barnett gives more details of the horrible flood. David Oliver, wife and two daughters were aroused too late Mondaymorning to escape after the awful float came, caused by the breaking of the levy hack of the town. The i water arose rapidly and the entire family- expected to drown before help could reach them. They went up stairs, determined to fight death as long as possible and when res cued were standing waist da’p in water, and with the water still rising rapidy. Shortly afterward the I house was completely- covered and the official measurement ot the flaxl shows tliat where the Oliver home steal the water reached the depth of forty-one feet. The family were | taken to St. Louis where they have I since been safely housed and are recovering from the terrible nervous j shock. Miss Adda tells of the terrible storm and says she went seventy two hours, three days and nights without sleep. The situation about St. Louis today is said to be better than at any time for a week and it is believed the crisis is jiast. The goal poeple of St, Louis are doing | their utmost to care for the thou-! sands of refuge who have lieen pouring in tnere from all directions, I ever since the floats began. It is lielieved that within a week the waters will have subsided enough to allow those who have friends in other cities to reach them. STOPPED CASE. Glendenuing-Wheeler Suit Closed Abruptly. The case of Glendenning vs Wheler to recover $1,500 was shipped rather suddenly yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff’s evidence was all given and the defendant had been examined when Judge Erwin callal a halt, saying he aiuhl see no reason for holding witness hero and occupying the time of the court as in his opinion the plaintiff hud not a case. Attorney Merryman objected vigorously but was overruled and the finding was entered i for the defendant with judgment against plaintiff for costs.

A CROMERITE Spits Out a Good-Sized Chunk of His Mind. He Invites the Knockers to Go 'Wav Back and Sit Down. Editor Democrat: I read “G. O. P’s.” brief conglomeration ofmean--1 ingless adjectives and am fully convinced that he is nothing but a troublesome knocker. One of those sort of fellows that sees nothing good in the human race, save and except his own sweet vision. He j glories in stirring up something. As I one of the belivers in the Cromer ’ machine, which he chooses to call it, I I stand pat. As now adjusted, the pjstoftice force from the selected appointee of postmaster down to the fellow who reads the postal cards, is a cracker jack. They do the work with neatness and dispatch, they do it well and “G. O. P.” should get busy eulogizing the excellence of the postal service, the record breaker increase in the revenue of the postoffice, made so solely by the life of the office under the business energythat has always followed Postmas- • ter Brittson through his successful career. It is time the anti-Cromer club were laying down. They have been beaten to a neat frazzle at every- turn of the road, and if anyone should he goal it is those knockers who have used their every enerj gy to defeat party harmony and or - ganizat’on ever since Mr. Cromer's I first nomination. It is time to take : off your hats to the Cromer machine i and give them credit for the victories they have won in the face of persistent efforts within their own party to defeat them and the party's candidate for congress. Lay down. ;Be goal. Join us in giving Mr. I Cromer another nomination and place yourself on the winning side. In all my travels over the city and county, I have vet to find one man who believes any- of the idle boasts I about damaging charges against Postmaster Brittson. It is the silliI est rot yet manufactured, and will I end much to the chragrin of its in[dustrious promoters. The idea is prejxisterous that ajmanean not em ploy his own private deputy- with out the aid or consent of those who i ‘ are laboring to place an appointee of Congressman Cromer under sus-' Ipicion. There is nothing to it. and I "G. O. P.” could not do a better i I thing for his friends, than to call | off the dogs of war. A Cromerite. —————— FRUIT PROSPECTS Said to be Discouraging in Indiana. Indiana fruit prospects are dis- ' couraging, so says the report to the Indiana Horticulturial Society for the first of June, The frost and low temperature prevailng the last of April and first week in Muy did the damage. Ice an inch thick formed in some localities, and the snow and sleet fell. Pears, {teaches and cherries may lx- considered a failure. The few plums that escaped are the European and native verities. Apples came through in better condition than any other tree fruit, and we may get some fine apples if the scab which has struck some orchards is not too extensive. There is a noticable absence of the calin eanker worms and caterpilllars are destroying unsprayed orehaerds. Cur culios are abundant, and in the absence of plums they are working on the apple. Rasplx'rries promise a moderate crop and blackberries an abundant one. Strawberries in the northern jxirt of the state will bo light but fine.

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FISHING FOR TOOLS. George Bolds Has a Tedious Job on Hands. George SV. Bolds’ drilling crew on the Graham farm north of Briant has hud a bad fishing job on hands and it is all due to a very- unusual yet humorous happening. On last Friday afternoon the drillers were at work when the storm came up. An oil rig being an exceedingly- dangerous place in the time of storm the men as soon as the elements began to rage hied themselves to the thicket a littla way- from the rig. They heard a crash just as they left the rig but did not take time to look around. After a while in the thicket they- overheard a crackling iin the direction of the rig. Getting > themselves out where they could see ; they beheld the whole of the derrick a mass of flames and splinters and nearly burned away, Before they reached the rig the heavy cable had Ix-en entirely- severed by the flames, the tools necessarilly be- : ing allowed to drop to the bottom of | the well. Fishing to recover the tools has been going on since Friday. Lightning had got in its work just as they fled from the derrick.—PortlandCommerical Review. DOUBLE HANGING. Two Indiana Men Paid the Penalty for Murder. William Jackson, colored, was hanged in the penitentiary at Michigan City at 12:07 this morning for killing John Blankenship at Evansville. He was pronounced dead | twelve minutes later. Ora Copenhaver, white, of Indianapolis, was hanged for wife murder immediately after. The trap was sprung at 12:29 and he was pronounced dead at 12:39. Copenhaver's relatives have requested that his body- lie sent to Indianapolis. The prisoners approached the time of execution with composure. Copenhaver was the brighter of the two and more J communicative than Jackson, he abandoned all hope several days ago, and he eeased expecting that i something would intervene in his favor even before the negro did. 1 Jackson read his bible frequently ! every day. Jackson met his fate I coolly- and had nothing to say. Copenhaver, before going to the scaffold. made a full confession to the authorities. Before donning the hoal his last words were: “Gixl ! have merev on me.” WILL PLAY BALL. Huntington vs Decatur Scheduled for Sunday. The Rosi nthal ball team an 1 arranging for a good game here next Sunday when they play the Huntington team, one of the fastest indeIjwndent teams in the state. The ; local team has Ix-en strengthened by the addition of five salaried players, including a first class battery. * The boys have a stone wall infield and a splendid out field, a gaxl fiat game being therefore assured. The game is to be played at Steele's jiark and the diamond has Ixen put in excellent condition. The grounds I have been so arranged as to make the grand stand have a full view of same and if the weather is fuir a big crowd is anticipated. The Rosenhtals are confident of wining and with their present line will certainy let the visitors know they have had a Ixtll game. Huntington has bam winning whenever they play this year but Decatur is ileterminetl to check them and win a victory for their own belt. Several quiet weddings are scheduled to aicur within the next few days and may lx l surprises to even the most intimate friends. Just at this time wo are bound to secrecy but as soon as we are cut loose will be tai happy to make the formal announcements in the usual way.